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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Putrajaya, Malaysia

Palace of Justice

A young republic decided to construct a completely new capital city--and this gorgeous building is the star.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

The Mob Museum

The museum that preserves many mobster memories.

Schwetzingen, Germany

Schwetzingen Palace

What Schwetzingen lacks for in size, it more than makes up for in amenities.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

The Chicago Theatre

Nicknamed the Wonder Theatre of the World.

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Munich, Germany

ORAG-Haus

Surviving a world war, this pink lady is back due to a city's decision to rebuild from the rubble.

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Stampa-Coltura, Switzerland

Palazzo Castelmur

Gone for centuries, a family returned back to its ancestral home.

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Sao Paulo, Brazil

Martinelli Building

This sunset pink structure was the tallest in Latin America. And just kept growing.

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Paseo YMCA

A historic community center that served as the meeting place for the formation of the Negro National League.

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Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Biltmore Hotel

This grand hotel was the place to be in America's Jazz Age--and some patrons of that era have stuck around.

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El Gouna, Egypt

El Gouna

A desert oasis of art and architecture.

Warsaw, Poland

Wilanów Palace

This royal palace was renovated in the 18th century by one of Poland's most powerful noblewomen.

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Iowa Judicial Branch Building

Although the Iowa Judicial Branch Building may not be the oldest marble halls in town, the branch’s history is stacked with stories that could fill up a library's worth of bookshelves.

Pécs, Hungary

Pécs County Hall

This building's colorful tile is the work of a local legend, who's technique led to a boom of colorful roofs in late 19th Century Hungary.

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Agra, India

Taj Mahal

An incredible love story behind a famed global site.

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