It felt like a place where time stood still for me. The four cities discovered by author Yoo Si-min do not rush people. They make you pause for a moment, walk slowly, and imagine the lives of others there. They make us a little kinder and a little more human. “The tall palm trees lined up under the Greek-style columns, children playing, elderly people leisurely sipping coffee, lovers who seem to have just ignited, the deep blue sky, fresh air, sunlight breaking over it all, the sound of music flowing from the flamenco performance, everything about Barcelona was there. As the sun set and the lights of Gaudí's streetlights turned on, the square became even more peaceful. It felt like the night could go on forever.” “Carmu was special. Above all, the ruins that testify to the power of the earthquake remained. I went to Carmu because I wanted to encounter ruins, not archaeological artifacts. If they had restored it to a seemingly intact building like the cathedral or St. George's Castle, I wouldn't have gone. The Carmu Cathedral gained new value because the restoration work was halted.” “The people of Lisbon were relaxed and kind. We, as travelers, were also influenced by that atmosphere. For someone like me, who has lived life in a hurry, it felt like a place where time stood still.” The four cities that Yoo Si-min captures in "European City Travels 3" offer more enjoyment than just sights to see. When you walk slowly, sit for a long time, and peek into alleys, you finally reveal your true self. The smell of street food, the songs by the riverside, the aroma of wine, vibrant murals, unfamiliar paintings encountered in art galleries on rainy days, enjoying art, savoring the local cuisine, and wandering through the sunlight and alleys of the city, all the small sights and activities, and the joy of everyday life are abundantly spread throughout the city. It is a travel destination that can give you a gift-like time when you need a complete rest and relaxation, leaving behind the exhausting routine. Exotic yet comfortable, unfamiliar yet warm, simple yet joyful, these cities make us slow down our steps and realize the slow charm that makes us focus on the present moment. It makes us think about the precious things we have been missing in the fast-paced passage of time, and we find ourselves wanting to stay longer rather than see more. The history of the city, the comfort of art, the joy of life, European City Travels. There are many books that tell you where to go. However, Yoo Si-min's "European City Travels" is a book that questions and helps you understand why the city has become what it is today. Following the stories embedded in the roads, squares, alleys, buildings, and food that the author shares, the city begins to be read not just as a space, but as a way of life. At that moment, we begin to question the city, and the city speaks to us. The questions we pose to the city and the words the city offers us may be the words we have longed to say to ourselves deep within our hearts. "It is difficult to define what kind of city Madrid is. ... But it was clear what this city was looking for and where it was headed. The name of the politician who defended democracy in the face of guns was hung at the international airport. They did not forget the artist who awakened human reason in an era of rampant violence. They hold in their hearts the leader who tried to walk the right path, even though he failed. It has transformed into a place where people meet, share love, eat and drink, and laugh together until late at night, in a square where the glory of the empire has faded." "Goya was not only a great artist but also a wonderful person. When he refused to paint the portrait of King José, he was a proud nationalist, and when he painted both the 'Naked Maja' and the 'Clothed Maja,' he was an artist who cleverly broke taboos, and when he painted bizarre images on the plaster walls of his country house, he was a philosopher who cast off worldly obsessions. I entered the Prado only knowing court painter Goya, but I left with the artist Goya and philosopher Goya in my heart. 'Well done, Prado is Goya!'" "I decided to enjoy tea at a café on Gracia alley, take a stroll on the side streets of Eixample, spend idle time at a bar in the Gothic district, enjoy a performance at the opera house, and savor the different tapas and pinchos at local restaurants." Yoo Si-min's "European City Travels 3" weaves the history held by roads and squares, the fragrance of art loved by the city, and the unfamiliar joy contained in the alleys with the author's unique perspective, knocking on our thoughts, and the different colors and scents of each city resonate with our hearts. Thus, "European City Travels" becomes an experience that goes beyond simply moving from place to place, broadening our perspective to understand the world and our senses to feel life. Rich narratives and humanistic insights, delightful activities, and the voice that the city tells me, Madrid, a city that filled the void of history with art Barcelona, a city where getting lost is enjoyable Lisbon, a city that reinvented itself against fate Porto, a city that makes you stop walking For those overwhelmed by competition and speed, let’s embark on a journey with author Yoo Si-min to the four cities of the Iberian Peninsula, filled with the joys of life and human warmth, where it’s okay to get lost.”