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Want to visit murals and street art around the world?
Want to visit murals and street art around the world?
Follow the general guide below to help you find murals at your next travel destination
Oakland, CA 🇺🇸 | Jan 2020
1) Research your destination
1) Research your destination
Conduct a simple Google search of "murals" and "street art" at your destination. For example, search for "Berlin Murals" or "Tokyo Murals" and see what comes up. You may find some relevant travel blogs with mural guides or tourism websites with dedicated sections on art districts. If public art is a big attraction at your destination, tourism boards may have a dedicated page on their website on murals and art walking tours.
Search art-related hashtags on Instagram to see the top murals and street art around the world. From there, you can search location-specific hashtags like "#berlinmurals" or "#tokyomurals" and get an idea of murals and street art at your destination. You may also find artist usernames on Instagram. Review their Instagram profiles to find similar art pieces they may have completed at your travel destination.
Oakland, CA 🇺🇸 | Jan 2020
2) Map out your mural-inspired route
2) Map out your mural-inspired route
From your research, record where murals are located at. Identify the sections of the city they are located in. If possible, identify neighborhood and street names where the murals can be found.
Review a map of your destination (Google Map, Open Street Map, etc.) and pinpoint mural locations.
Take note of public transit stations and city landmarks for reference
Figure out if the mural location is accessible by foot or if you have to view it from afar due to fencing or private property you cannot pass through
London, U.K. 🇬🇧 | Dec 2019
3) Go out and enjoy the experience
3) Go out and enjoy the experience
I consider a mural tour like a city-wide scavenger hunt. Sometimes a mural tour will take you through a scenic part of the city. Other times, the mural tour may take you through a shady part of the city. No matter what, the mural tour will help you understand the city and its culture better.
Be mindful of your surroundings and make yourself known as you navigate alleyways and side streets on your mural tour. Be careful as you wander, but enjoy the experience.
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