Pink

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.

Somerset, United Kingdom

Frome Railway Station

This mid-19th century British train station played a fateful role in modern literature.

Barcelona, Spain

Hospital De Sant Pau

Now a museum and cultural center this space was a fully functioning hospital in Barcelona until 2009.

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Berlin, Germany

Berlin State Opera

The world's oldest state opera was established in Berlin, Germany in 1742 and continues to operate to this day.

Budapest, Hungary

Hungarian National Museum

This Hungarian museum was used as a venue for revolutionary speeches that would spur a national rebellion in 1848.

Wrangell, Alaska, United States

Post Office

The post office for the tiny town of Wrangell, Alaska features an epic mural installed in 1944.

Rimini, Italy

Cinema Fulgor

The screens in this cinema aren't numbered. Instead, they're named after planets.

Midigama, Sri Lanka

Coastal Line Railway Station

This coastal railway line in Sri Lanka still runs on diesel power, but is due for an electrical upgrade in the near future.

West Bromwich, United Kingdom

Town Hall

The Hall's Grand Organ is one of twelve organs built specifically for town halls in England.

Limassol, Cyprus

Port of Limassol

This port on the coast of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea has an ancient tradition of shipbuilding that is expressed in its colorful fishing boats.

Tokyo, Japan

Shinkansen

This high-speed railway in Japan is known as the world's most efficient passenger railway - with no accidents, passenger fatalities or significant delays in over 50 years.

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Newport, Rhode Island, United States

The Breakers

This bedroom in the Vanderbilt mansion The Breakers belonged to Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, who grew up to be a prominent sculptor and founder of The Whitney Museum of American Art.

Potsdam, Germany

Dampfmaschinenhaus

Resembling a Turkish mosque, this pumping station houses a masterpiece of mechanical engineering.

Oslo, Norway

Nasjonalgalleriet

Scheduled to open in 2021, this Oslo museum will become the largest in the Nordic countries with over 5,000 works on display in a 10,000m2 exhibition area.

Porto, Portugal

Casa de Serralves

This baby pink villa is ranked among the top 100 most visited museums in the world.

Roseville, California, United States

Tower Theater

This historic theater is currently available to rent.

Berlin, Germany

Kurfurstenstrasse Station

This U-Bahn station felt firsthand the impact of Germany's post-World War II divide. Located in one of the boroughs separated by the Berlin Wall, it was closed until 1989.

Da Nang City, Vietnam

Da Nang Cathedral

This award-winning cathedral is the only of its kind in Da Nang City, serving a community of over 4,000 parishioners with multi-lingual masses.

Kyiv, Ukraine

Marshrutka

Popular in Russia and Ukraine, these minibuses began as a luxury transport service giving tourists the experience of riding in cars reserved for Soviet officials.

Budapest, Hungary

Petőfi Literary Museum

Named after Hungary's national poet, this museum aims to collect and preserve records of Hungarian literature.

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest HEV

The local railway in Budapest, Hungary began as a horse-drawn tramway. The rich used personal carriages while others took the public horse-bus.

Milan, Italy

Milano Ristorazione

Located in a historic trading neighborhood of Milan, Italy this municipal catering company was once a fish market. It now prepares meals for Milanese school children.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

A look at the entry for the longest-running children's theater company in Los Angeles, founded by famous puppeteer, Bob Baker.

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Marfa, Texas, United States

Marfa Central Fire Station

This fire station in Marfa, Texas is facing extinction. Not only have records of its establishment been lost, but its modern-day budgets are dwindling.

Lyon, France

Les Puces du Canal

Les Puces du Canal is France's second largest flea market, hosting more than a half a million visitors a year.

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Surrey, United Kingdom

Invicta S-Type

This sports car introduced the low-slung chassis and unprecedented durability to the automobile industry.

Yakima, Washington, United States

1956 Chevrolet Handyman Wagon 210

During its first two years, this car was the best-selling Chevy model and continues to have high appeal among collectors.

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Lisbon, Portugal

Palacio Foz

This extravagant pink palace was once occupied by the Marquee of Foz and is now open for guided tours.

Mirny, Russia

Echo of Moscow

This Russian radio station is famously known for speaking out against the State Committee during the 1991 Soviet coup d'etat attempt.

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Entre Rios, Argentina

Palacio San Jose

Declared a National Monument within Argentina in 1935, this palace was the personal residence of Justo Jose de Urquiza.

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