Once the private library of the bourgeoisie and enlightened nobility, this 18th century library in Gorlitz, Germany was originally established as a scientific society for Middle Europe.
From the CommunityThis royal palace of the former Pagaruyung Kingdom in Indonesia has been destroyed by fire 3 times.
A maze of knowledge where claustrophobia was not taken into consideration
This mosque is the only active mosque in Armenia and is technically "owned" by Iran.
This historic hotel in Amsterdam was the first building to be lit with electricity.
Ranked as the 4th most beautiful library in the world by Time Magazine, this Brazilian library is also a national cultural heritage site.
Beyond the trees along the Hudson River sits one of the last octagonal buildings standing today, and the only 19th century abode still under private residence.
AWA visted hereA symbol not only of Paris but all of France, this iconic cathedral suffered a tragic fire in 2019 that destroyed its roof and main spire, but left much of the interior intact.
This historic Russian summer palace needed over 100 kilograms of gold to assemble its ornate facade.
This World Heritage site in Poland once held the world's largest pipe organ.
The Peabody Institute in Baltimore, MD is known as the "Cathedral of Books" and is now part of Baltimore's free library system.
This state capitol building, constructed by three architects in different styles, still stands today thanks to an exterior staircase supporting the Eastern façade.
This fixture of British culture was nearly destroyed in World War II after five German bombs were dropped on the palace on Friday the 13th, 1940.
From the CommunityThis floating castle appears to be from an enchanted fable, but in actuality it is Europe's best preserved Renaissance water castle.
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This colorful roof can be seen from across Budapest's skyline.
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