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Olesa de Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain
Vador Bruixa
This custom residential home belonged to textile entrepreneur Salvador Ubach.
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.
Venice, Italy
Church of San Zaccaria
Nestled on the edge of the famed canal city, this Venetian church attracts visitors with its ornate facade and flooded crypt — but its most interesting story is over a thousand years old, on a night when the church played host to a Pope on the run…
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.
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Drexel Theatre
This theater has made a name for itself playing movies that won't get played anywhere else, and even teamed up with a local brewery for a Wes Anderson themed beer.
Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
Wayne N. Aspinall Federal Building and Courthouse
A painting removed for a routine cleaning disappeared for decades.
London, United Kingdom
Somerset House
Originally built in 1547, this Palace was a centerpiece of the British monarchy during the Protestant Reformation.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Vijećnica
Playing host to the killing that sparked WWI was only the beginning of this heralded hall’s story — it’s one of triumph, tragedy, and a tantalizing return to glory.
Gothenburg, Sweden
The Garden Society of Gothenburg
The 19th century garden park was created after an amateur botanist convinced the King of Sweden to build it.
Palermo, Italy
Palazzina Cinese
This weirdly wonderful palace was the result of a most fortunate twist of fate. A punishment only fit for a King — exile in Sicily.
Hawley, Pennsylvania, United States
The Ritz Company Playhouse
This theater rose from the ashes of a nearby fire, and was put into overtime by another, but itself was saved from closure by a band of theater loving locals.
Medlow Bath, New South Wales, Australia
The Hydro Majestic Hotel
The Hydro Majestic Hotel was originally built as a hydropathic treatment center.
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.
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Rochester, New York, United States
Kodak Tower
This photogenic tower is the headquarters of one of the world's most famous camera brands, and fought to continue to be Rochester's tallest tower.
Faro, Portugal
Palacio do Estoi
They say patience is a virtue, and it’s a good thing this pink palace took that advice to heart.
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.
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Pinacoteca Station
In 2008, several paintings from this museum went on an adventure.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Det Gule Palæ
Holds the honor of being the first building of this style in the city.
Gdansk, Poland
The Long Market
One of Europe's grandest squares is actually a strip. Unlike Vegas, coins are not welcome here.
Bronx, New York, United States
Hughes Hall, Fordham University
This French Gotchic hall serves many students, and also was a filming location of The Exorcist.
Épernay, Champagne, France
Champagne la Castellane
Is it a celebration without champagne? This starry drink is synonymous with life's happy moments.
Putrajaya, Malaysia
Palace of Justice
A young republic decided to construct a completely new capital city--and this gorgeous building is the star.
Schwetzingen, Germany
Schwetzingen Palace
What Schwetzingen lacks for in size, it more than makes up for in amenities.
Dunedin, New Zealand
Chingford Stables
This 19th Century park building puts the "neigh" in neighborly.
Munich, Germany
ORAG-Haus
Surviving a world war, this pink lady is back due to a city's decision to rebuild from the rubble.
Seville, Spain
Royal Alcazar of Seville
This "Chameleon" palace is the oldest royal residence still in use in Europe.
Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow Botanical Gardens & Kibble Palace
A Victorian eccentric, John Kibble crafted many things, but this house of flora and fauna appears to be his most lasting legacy.
Girvan, Scotland
Hendrick’s Gin Palace
Step inside a mystical palace designed with an "unusual" botanical spirit in mind.
Stampa-Coltura, Switzerland
Palazzo Castelmur
Gone for centuries, a family returned back to its ancestral home.
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Martinelli Building
This sunset pink structure was the tallest in Latin America. And just kept growing.