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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.
San Martin Zapotitlán, Guatemala
Xetulul Theme Park
The third largest theme park in Latin America has a global feel...
Warren, Rhode Island, United States
Ed McAloon Art Studio
Caldecott-winner David Macaulay once drew Gothic cathedrals here. Now it's a mixed-media studio locals call the chocolate shop.
AWA visted here
Warren, Rhode Island, United States
William Schaff Art Studio
Album artist William Schaff calls his Victorian studio Fort Foreclosure. It's part joke, part truth, entirely still standing.
AWA visted here
Warren, Rhode Island, United States
Carriage House
Once serving as marines to the navy’s militia police, the Warren Federal Blues now serve a very different purpose.
AWA visted here
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
Teatro Amazonas
This grandiose opera arena has been declared one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world.
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Porto Alegre, Brazil
Palácio do Comércio
Palácio do Comércio is not just a source of “architectural pride”, but a historical city-wide landmark.
El Paso, Texas, United States
The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park
In the 1950s, both a wealthy hotelier and a Hollywood legend called this towering hotel home.
Paris, France
Place Vendôme
The site of some of the most luxurious brands is also the site of some of the most unusual ... recycling.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Congress Plaza Hotel
This 19th-century Hotel is home to 871 rooms -- and countless ghosts who roam its halls.
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Debrecen, Hungary
University of Debrecen
This university is celebrated for its academic programs -- and its cactus collection.
Alpe Devero, Italy
Bar Pensione Fattorini
The only place in the world one can find Bettelmatt cheese.
Woodstock, Illinois, United States
Sunnyside Farms
Woodstock would forever be changed by playing the part of a village over 500 miles away—Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Kings Theatre
Behind every good king is a great queen.
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Plymouth, Michigan, United States
Penn Theatre
This community staple was without a "movie staple" in its first decade.
London, United Kingdom
James Smith & Sons
Europe's oldest umbrella maker is here to stay for a rainy day.
From the Community
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Horace Jayne House
This building which drew inspiration from the battlefield is the missing link from Thomas Jefferson's Monticello to Frank Lloyd Wright's organic architecture.
Inverness, California, United States
KPH Maritime Radio Receiving Station
A trip through the tree tunnel is a ticket to another world. It’s easy to get lost in the wonder of the place… but, wait! Listen closely… we’re receiving a message.
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Paris, France
Syndicat de L’Épicerie Française
This Art Nouveau building was once home to France's most powerful grocer's union.
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Salzburg, Austria
Schloss Hellbrunn
This Austrian palace is celebrated for its fountains and water tricks.
Krasnodar, Russia
The Krasnodar State Historic and Archaeological Museum-Reserve of Felitsyn E.D.
This Museum goes on underwater archeological expeditions to gather artifacts for its exhibits.
Helsinki, Finland
Ihantola
Ihantola translates to “Wonderful Place” and oh, what a wonder it is!
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Flint, Michigan, United States
The Capitol Theatre
A theater restoration even its ghosts can appreciate.
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Tobermory, Isle of Mull, United Kingdom
Tobermory
A harbor possibly holding buried treasure.
AWA visted here
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Washington DC, United States
Capitol Hill Books
Buyers, beware. One member of the crew at Capitol Hill Books isn’t here for your crap — and he means, it in the most caring, sincere way possible.
AWA visted here
Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Southport Savings Bank
When choosing a location for their new home, Southport Savings Bank decided to keep an eye on their competition, by moving in right across the street.
Budapest, Hungary
Hungarian Parliament Building
The Hungarian Parliament Building was built after the formation of the three cities of Buda, Obuda, and Pest - to create the capital Budapest.
AWA visted here
Los Angeles, California, United States
The Harlan Residences
Golden Age of Hollywood apartments that once housed a speakeasy.
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Pinacoteca Station
In 2008, several paintings from this museum went on an adventure.
Bologna, Italy
Calderara di Reno
This Town Hall building from Calderara di Reno in Italy has been wrought with a turbulent history and resilient people.