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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.
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.
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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Rochester, Vermont, United States
Apple Hill Farm
Ezekiel was known for his “if we can grow it, we’ll grow it” attitude.
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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.
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Girvan, Scotland
Hendrick’s Gin Palace
Step inside a mystical palace designed with an "unusual" botanical spirit in mind.
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Appin, Scotland
Castle Stalker
Before you know it, you’ve lost your clan’s castle in a drunken bet.
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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.
Angoulême, France
Angoulême Cathedral
This Cathedral has spiritual roots in pre-Christian France, both in location and architecture.
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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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Portland, Oregon, United States
The Portland Building
The Portland Building both referenced and parodied classical style.
Athens, Greece
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
Athens' largest church began construction on Christmas Day in 1842.
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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London, United Kingdom
Royal Courts of Justice
London's law courts are rife with superstition and rooms with mysterious origins.
Tallinn, Estonia
Kadriorg Palace
This palace was built by Peter the Great as a gift for his second wife Catherine.
Capannori, Italy
Villa Torrigiani
This Villa's history is entwined with a 16th century love story that could rival Romeo and Juliet.
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Venice, Italy
Museo Storico Navale di Venezia
This museum holds the last piece of a legendary Venetian ship, that coud soon be reborn.
Cesenatico, Italy
Grand Hotel Cesenatico
This Hotel was financed by the inventor of the aseptic bandage.
Southwold, United Kingdom
Swan Hotel
The Swan Hotel, and the brewery behind it, has a 600 year history of brewing ale.
Wimborne Minister, United Kingdom
Kingston Lacy
This regal estate contained an Egyptian obelisk that helped decipher the Rosetta stone.
Potsdam, Germany
New Palace
A palatial retreat with over two hundred rooms that served as a hangout used to impress visiting dignitaries.
Burano, Italy
Typical Home
Technicolor homes painted using the full rainbow are made all the more vibrant for their reflection off the green waters of the canals that snake through the town.
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Trieste, Italy
Lloyd Triestino Palace
The Lloyd Triestino Palace overlooks the sea and still serves as a hub for one of the oldest active shipping companies.
Dresden, Germany
Yenidze
A building of novel design that could satisfy city regulations while also providing clever advertising for his Turkish cigarettes.
