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.

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?

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Witte Huis

The first high-rise building in Europe.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Majestic Theatre

How a theatre got its grooves (and marquee) back.

San Francisco, California, United States

Painted Ladies

Everywhere you look, there's colorful houses.

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Prague, Czech Republic

Hotel Opera

A hot-pink confection of Bohemian Neo-Renaissance style, the Hotel Opera stands in the less touristy Nové Město, or “New Town,” quarter of storied Prague.

Mainz, Germany

Market Square

This market square in Mainz, Germany has functioned as a place of commerce and gathering for over 1,000 years.

Whistable, United Kingdom

Wheeler’s Oyster Bar

This oyster bar is the oldest restaurant in Whistable founded in 1856 by Richard "leggy" Wheeler.

San Martin Zapotitlán, Guatemala

Xetulul Theme Park

The third largest theme park in Latin America has a global feel...

Carlton, Australia

Royal Exhibition Building

From vaccination centers to the Olympic games to world fairs, this building has been home to major world events since its construction in the late 1800s.

Manaus, Brazil

Amazon Theatre

This grandiose opera arena has been declared one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world.

Porto Alegre, Brazil

Palácio do Comércio

Palácio do Comércio is not just a source of “architectural pride”, but a historical city-wide landmark.

Paris, France

Place Vendôme

The site of some of the most luxurious brands is also the site of some of the most unusual ... recycling.

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