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Olesa de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain
Vador Bruixa
This custom residential home belonged to textile entrepreneur Salvador Ubach.
Yellow
An underrated color in the AWA universe, yellow has a lot to offer. We find that there is a lot to love when yellow appears as a pop of color and hope that you'll be delighted, too.
Crestone, Colorado, United States
Crestone Ziggurat
A Ziggurat built millennia after its predecessors, in a town of 141.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Presidential Palace
A symbol of when it was a French colony, the presidential palaces offers a glimpse into the storied history of Vietnam.
Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sulejmanija Mosque
This colorful mosque sits at the heart of the "City of Veziers"
Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Linthorne Loft
The Linthorne Loft was the first residence in Bonavista to include a general store on the first floor.
Praia da Vitória, Azores, Portugal
The Império da Caridade
In order to stave off disaster, many believers on Terceira Island in the Azores go on elaborate processions just as their ancestors did eight centuries ago.
Evian-les-Bains, France
Palais Lumière
A fitting name for two brothers who illuminated the world on the wonders of cinema.
Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Fort Langley Community Hall
In 1924, the construction of this town hall was funded for a total of $137.13.
Tokyo, Japan
Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan
The "Bing Crosby of Japan" knew how to play a tune--and the stock market.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Det Gule Palæ
Holds the honor of being the first building of this style in the city.
London, United Kingdom
Sir John Soane’s Museum
Sir John Soane was attempting to collect everything during his lifetime - paintings, sculptures, even sarcophagi. By the end of his life, Parliament had no other choice but to turn his collection into a museum.
Gdansk, Poland
The Long Market
One of Europe's grandest squares is actually a strip. Unlike Vegas, coins are not welcome here.
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Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Allen Theater
Built in 1921 as a movie house that can only be described as palatial.
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Tennessee Theatre
Though billed as Knoxville’s “Grand Entertainment Palace,” the Tennessee Theatre has never actually housed any royal residents.
Rye, Sussex, United Kingdom
Rye Signal Box
Tourism may be it's main industry these days, but once this town was a smuggler's haven.
San Diego, California, United States
Balboa Theater
Built in 1924, this storied theater was slated for demolition just three decades later.
Rockford, Illinois, United States
Coronado Theatre
Once voted the “No. 1 Architectural Wonder of the United States”.
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Linh Son Temple
A place of worship and gathering space this spot brings peace to a community fleeing war.
Warsaw, Poland
Wilanów Palace
This royal palace was renovated in the 18th century by one of Poland's most powerful noblewomen.
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art
This art museum is located in the former vacation home of billionaire tobacco heiress Doris Duke.
Tallinn, Estonia
Kadriorg Palace
This palace was built by Peter the Great as a gift for his second wife Catherine.
Zürich, Switzerland
Landesmuseum
A modern castle full of Swiss treasures, including an ancient statue discovered amongst a pile of bones.
Capannori, Italy
Villa Torrigiani
This Villa's history is entwined with a 16th century love story that could rival Romeo and Juliet.
Cesenatico, Italy
Grand Hotel Cesenatico
This Hotel was financed by the inventor of the aseptic bandage.
Dakar, Senegal
Dakar Railway Station
This architectural throwback also serves as a stark reminder of Senegal’s colonial past and inclusion in the federation of French West Africa.
Vieira de Leiria, Portugal
Striped Bungalows
Open for the summer season, these stalls sell ice cream, beach toys, and the like, while blending seamlessly with the typical striped homes of the region.
London, United Kingdom
Launderettes
The future of the British launderette is secure, due to a renewed passion for comforters—which simply don’t fit in domestic machines.
Morelos, Mexico
Cuautla Church
A Roman Catholic sanctuary where masses are celebrated daily in the neighborhood of “Emiliano Zapata
Hamilton, New Zealand
Hot Air Balloon
It is tradition that each time a hot-air balloon lands, champagne is shared.
Dalat, Vietnam
Dalat Train Station
Passengers ride in vintage-style train cars drawn by a steam engine and disembark at the old station, restored to its former glory with stained glass and the arched ceilings of yesteryear.
Seville, Spain
Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza
The bullfight continues to evoke extreme passion in the people of Spain.
Burano, Italy
Typical Home
Technicolor homes painted using the full rainbow are made all the more vibrant for their reflection off the green waters of the canals that snake through the town.
Galway, Ireland
Salthill Promenade
Local tradition dictates that you kick the wall across from the Blackrock diving boards (seen here) before turning around and strolling back to town for a pint.
Thrumster, Scotland
Thrumster Station
A short-lived light-rail stop between Wick and Lybster in Scotland’s county of Caithness—known enigmatically as the “Land Beyond the Highlands” -- remains in good condition.