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London, United Kingdom
Lacy Gallery / Pippa Small
A frame dealer's son and an anthropologist-turned-jeweler hold down neighboring pink and yellow shopfronts on Westbourne Grove.
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A "pop of pink" is a quintessential element of the AWA aesthetic. This popular collection provides a feast for the eyes that upon further inspection sets up some equally enchanting stories.
Corfu, Greece
Banknote Museum of the Ionian Bank
Greece's first bank issued banknotes in Spanish dollars for a British protectorate; now its HQ displays a 100 billion drachma note.
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Dublin, Ireland
Polaris Building, Dublin City University
DCU's Polaris Building corralled 3,000 students from four scattered buildings into one €80 million facility during a pandemic.
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Kashan, Iran
Mahinestan Raheb Hotel
A Qajar mansion with three courtyards (one for family, one for guests, one for servants) now welcomes everyone equally.
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Tangalle, Sri Lanka
Ruhunu Cinema
As Sri Lanka lost cinemas at a rate of one per month for nearly a decade, Tangalle's Ruhunu Cinema kept its projector running.
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Shiraz, Iran
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
This mosque's expensive gamble turns morning prayers into a daily light show.
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Plains, Montana, United States
Old Camas Prairie School Gymnasium
A tiny Prairie-style gymnasium lit by Delco generators until 1951, now a pink relic along Highway 28.
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Kerry, Ireland
Dan Foley’s Pub
The most-photographed pub in Kerry was run by a member of the Magic Circle- and yes, "it's an illusion."
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Jaipur, India
The Johri
Five suites inside a Johari Bazaar haveli where gem traders operate outside and rooftop dinners overlook Jaipur's chaotic rooftops.
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Gran Canaria, Spain
Las Palmas Gospel Church
In the 1960s, South Korean fishermen settled on Spain’s Gran Canaria, creating the only Koreatown in Spain and a true island melting pot!
Bucharest, Romania
Ateneo Rumeno
Ateneo Rumeno (The Romanian Athenaeum) is both music hall and time capsule, a space that preserves memory as carefully as sound.
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Sydney, Australia
The Strand Arcade
Arcade in name only—there’s nothing playful about how electric this iconic Sydney location is!
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Detroit, Michigan, United States
Guardian Building
The most colorful building in Detroit.
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Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Svalbard Church
It is also always open, serving as a safe space to duck into if you happen to be chased by a polar bear.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Hotel Uzbekistan
As a Uzbek proverb says, “Respect for bread, respect for nation.
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Sidhpur, India
Abandoned Mansions of Sidhpur
Whether you view Sidhpur as a place of splendor or desolation, few ghost towns exhibit such dramatic multicolored flair.
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Cape Town, South Africa
Bo-Kaap
In Cape Town's Bo-Kaap, a vibrant car and colorful history collide in a celebration of freedom and heritage.
Paris, France
Le Consulat
A Parisian café with a storied past, Le Consulat is where legends once sipped coffee and found inspiration.
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Morro Bay, California, United States
Former Antique Store, Morro Bay
Looks like this building packed its bags in the 1940s and never quite disembarked.
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Brighton, United Kingdom
Hair Dryers
If you’re craving a more old-fashioned hairhelmeting experience, say no more!
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Al Mussala Post Office
One country's independence led to some peculiar postage.
Prague, Czech Republic
Hotel Opera
A hot-pink confection of Bohemian Neo-Renaissance style, the Hotel Opera stands in the less touristy Nové Město, or “New Town,” quarter of storied Prague.
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Mainz, Germany
Market Square
This market square in Mainz, Germany has functioned as a place of commerce and gathering for over 1,000 years.
Ella, Sri Lanka
Kital Ella Railway Station
The Kital Ella Railway Station offers daily transportation and sits at 1,091 meters above sea level. It is the final before riders ascend to Ella Rock where historic landmarks and enticing environments are found.
Leipzig, Germany
St. Nicholas Church
The church remains a testament to courage and hope in the face of oppression.
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Whistable, United Kingdom
Wheeler’s Oyster Bar
This oyster bar is the oldest restaurant in Whistable founded in 1856 by Richard "leggy" Wheeler.
Iguazu Falls, Brazil
Belmond Hotel das Cataratas
Catch a glimpse of one of the 7 natural Wonders of the World.
Havana, Cuba
Hotel Sevilla
This historic hotel was once closely associated with Havana's mafia network.
London, United Kingdom
Kenwood House
This former stately home, in Hampstead, London has been owned by a series of Earls and a member of the Guinness family, is now open to the public.
Piriapolis, Uruguay
Puerto de Piriapolis
This port has endured a variety of obstacles to get to where it is today...
Castel Gandolfo, Italy
Farmacia Castel Gandolfo
Considered one of Italy's most scenic towns, it's no wonder the pharmacies are so adorable.
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