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Euromaxx Highlights

August 11, 2012
https://p.dw.com/p/15oEE

In this edition:

Living near Mount Vesuvius
Naples is the place for a little southern Italian dolce vita. Famous as the home of pizza - it's a great place for people who love to eat! Italian screen legend Sophia Loren launched her career in Naples. And it's historic city center is a Unesco world heritage site.

Sonic Art
German audio-visual artist Rainer Tautenhahn makes pictures from sound waves. He can transform any sound into a optic signal.


Concrete Furniture
Designer Swedish Ninja's chairs may look soft and comfy but they are actually pretty hard. She fabricates them from a building material called Concrete Canvas.

Notes of Berlin
A guy from Bavaria has been collecting notes found on the streets of Berlin and publishing them in a popular blog and now a book. An unusual and intriguing look at how the German capital ticks.


The Hanse Sail Regatta in Rostock
The 22nd Hanse Sail takes place from 9th to 12th August 2012 in the Baltic port city of Rostock. It's a rare chance for visitors from all over the world not only to admire but also take a ride on some historical sailing ships.