Classic Facades

The stunners contained within this theme scream AWA. Guess what, they are all real places, each with a story to tell. We invite you to explore some of the most "classic" spots around the globe.
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

M. Trock Building

We could go for a cream soda right about now.

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Kampar, Malaysia

Bandar Agacia

Once a pastel Disney-inspired township with cafés, themed streets, and dreams of a Cinderella castle didn't quite see a fairytale ending (yet!).

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Porto, Portugal

Club Fluvial Portuense

Club Fluvial Portuense, founded in 1876, remains a living hub of rowing, swimming, and community on the Douro—more working river club than monument.

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Basel, Switzerland

St. Johann Capelle

St. Johann Chapel in Basel, plain and modest beside the grand Minster, endures through centuries of shifting use—once a fruit storehouse, now a quiet space for small services.

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Taipei City, Taiwan

National Palace Museum

Taipei’s National Palace Museum, once exiled from Beijing, holds 700,000 imperial treasures including the famed Jadeite Cabbage and Meat-shaped Stone!

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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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Kraków, Poland

O. Weinfeld Farby Lakiery

This century-old ghost sign in Kraków offers a rare glimpse into pre-war Jewish life and entrepreneurship.

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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.

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.

Trentino, Italy

Hotel Europa

What do a northern Italian café and a Chili’s have in common?

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Sopot, Poland

Sopot Lighthouse

Sopot Lighthouse began as a disguised spa chimney, became a modest beacon, and eventually claimed lighthouse status—before being “retired.”

Santana, Portugal

Casa Tipica de Santana

More than just postcard-perfect, these structures offer a glimpse of Portuguese history.

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Detroit, Michigan, United States

Fox Theatre

A theatre that has "insurance against ghosts."

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Copacabana Palace Hotel

Since the early 20th Century, this grand hotel has seen celebrity guests, excessive parties, and even infamous affairs gone wrong. This palatial lodging was erected in what was once a quiet fishing village, and to this day continues to be the life of the party.

Berlin, Germany

Georg von Giesche Oberschule

You don't need to be a student in a history class at this German high school to learn about the past of "the Missing School..."

Faringdon, United Kingdom

Buscot Park

A place so nice a British lord decided to stay... forever.

Genova, Italy

Palazzo San Giorgio

No need to yell out the surname of a famous explorer to discover the long history of this harbor side palace.

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San Francisco, California, United States

San Francisco City Hall

What do Marilyn Monroe, Beaux-Arts architecture, and Raiders of the Lost Ark all have in common?

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Rotterdam, Netherlands

Witte Huis

The first high-rise building in Europe.

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