Not only the oldest theatre in Palermo’s historic city center, it also has often performed one of Bellini’s most quintessential operas, il pirata, a woeful and lovelorn tale filled with vengeance starring Pirate Captain Gaultiero and Duchess Imogene.
Originally called the Charlestown Navy Yard, this patriotic totem to American history was one of the U.S.’ oldest shipbuilding facilities, which specialized in repairing, modernizing, and resupplying ships for 174 years.
This art gallery, nestled in one of the oldest working harbors in Cape Town, curates traditional art from all over Africa.
From the CommunityLocated in the direct-center of the hotel’s 12-floor marbled tower façade, this balcony represents the blend between contemporary and European architectural styles used throughout Buenos Aires’ Four Seasons Hotel.
A dream home built with a blank cheque from the British government. What and who could possibly do to be rewarded such an open-ended gift?
It started as a rivalry without a venue amongst two undergraduate friends. Now the Cambridge vs. Oxford University Boat Race is nearly a 200-year tradition.
After working in publishing for many years, Sarah McNally opened McNally Jackson Books in 2004.
Goudestein is a buitenplaats, or summer estate that emerged in the Netherlands during the 17th century.
Built in 1892, the Provinciaal Hof was formerly used for provincial government meetings in Bruges.
The neo-Gothic design of this courthouse was inspired by Germany's first castle.
From the CommunitySituated on the banks of the Bosphorus Strait, the Dolmabahçe Palace is the former administrative center for the Ottoman Empire.
From the CommunityBuilt in 1695, Poplar Cottage is the last remaining weatherboard cottage in London's Charlton Village.
During the 14th century, the Bubonic Plague led to the founding of Corpus Christi College.
AWA visted here
Opened two years before the Great Depression, the Campana Factory manufactured Italian Balm, a popular hand lotion.
The Joseph Carroll Carriage House is located among distinct mansions of New Orlean's Garden District.
The Royal Palace of Cambodia has been the official residence to Cambodia's kings since 1866.
In its heyday, guest rooms overlooked icy stretches of the Rhône Glacier and a grotto carved into the blue-tinged ice.
From the Community
The Museu Art Nova celebrates the history and prominence Art Nouveau style of architecture in Aveiro.
Opened in 1950, the Dehli District German Home celebrates and preserves German tradition through events and gatherings.
From the CommunityThe Amstel Hotel is the vision of Samuel Sarphati, a physician and politician who made major strides in public health during the 19th century.
Situated on the banks of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Mount Pleasant mansion hosted many leading figures of the American Revolution.
Opened in 1953, the Rifugio Mont Bianco is a rest stop on the Tour du Mont Blanc.
The St. Lawrence Presbytery is located in a former 17th century coaching inn, a rest stop for travelers with horses.
Originally built in 1741, the Orthodox Bishop's Palace was rebuilt after it was destroyed in Serbia's 1849 revolution.
Built as the summer home of Count Jan Branicki, the second highest military comamander of the Kingdom of Poland.
Nyboder Mindestuer was created to house sailors of Denmark's Royal Danish Navy.
In order to make sure Prince Hohenlohe's lodge would become a Slovakian flagship for Aristocratic game hunting across Europe, he employed dozens of locals to keep it up and assigned other establishments to be constructed in his name.
Affectionately known as the Pink Castle by locals, the Iskul Hildenbrand House looks like something straight out of a fairy tale.
Welcome to Tiny’s - a three-story landmark townhouse dating back to the 1800s that today houses a family run restaurant & bar.
AWA visted here
Established in 1889, the Whitworth has steadily transformed itself over the decades to remain one of England’s preeminent art galleries.
The Dutch House at Kuskovo Palace once hosted dinners for guests of Russian nobility during the height of the estate's popularity.
One of the oldest movie theaters in DC, the Lincoln Theatre hosted silent films, vaudeville acts, and legendary jazz performers before being transformed into a movie theater.
AWA visted here
The post office was unfortunately excluded from the pigeon post—a service once relied upon in more remote areas of Australia.
From the CommunitySince its early origins, the organization has been witness to a fair share of major historical events including a rumored assassination attempt.
Celebrated as a royal residence recognized for its elegance and ornate interiors.
Login
login / signup
