Angoulême, France
Angoulême Town Hall
When besieged by Vikings, it was fit to become a castle; when inspired with the republican spirit, it's become a space for public debate and local government.
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When besieged by Vikings, it was fit to become a castle; when inspired with the republican spirit, it's become a space for public debate and local government.
Totaling 94 acres, this massive fortress made of red sandstone was the former residence and capital city of India's medieval Mughal Dynasty.
This marble-lined pool is housed in an Art Deco recreation complex on the site of even older public baths.
Migratory birds and historic salt flats are some of the attractions visitors can see while walking along the boardwalks at Alviso Marina County Park.
A turboprop airliner designed by Sir George Edwards, who oversaw the development of the supersonic 'Concorde'.
Built in 1930, this former department store headquarters is considered the finest type of Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles.
California's first two-story brick schoolhouse.
Several of these durable, weatherproof viewers garnish the piers of Balboa Peninsula and Newport Beach.
One of Europe's grandest squares is actually a strip. Unlike Vegas, coins are not welcome here.
It is tradition that each time a hot-air balloon lands, champagne is shared.
This family-run gift shop inhabits a building that was once a bordello.
This Georgian-style theatre sits at the base of what once was the news hub of Scotland---and carrier pigeons.
From sultry romances to path-paving protagonists - the shelves of this 200-year-old library have no shortage of stories to share.
Due to the gilded facades and immense grandeur of the space, it’s easy to miss parts of the hall that at one time made it unique.
East Japan Railway Company operates the world's busiest train system, with 6.6 million passengers every day.
Originally a marionette theatre, this Milanese performing arts venue was reopened in 2017 following a restoration that renewed its 19th century glory.
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