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The old town of Colonia del Sacramento was founded in 1680 by the Portuguese on the northern bank of the Rio de la Plata and for 150 years was the subject of heated disputes with Spain; today is a lovely attraction for visitors from the entire world.
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Restoration works on the world-famous St. Peter's Square in Vatican City has started and will be completed in 30 months according to news reports from the Holy See.
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After helping design the Museum of Modern Art and Radio City Music Hall in New York City, architect Edward Durell Stone came home to Arkansas to design furniture for his friend J. William Fulbright, and the ‘Ozark Modern’ exhibit showcased that work.
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The Ludwig Erhard Haus, an unusual and futuristic building in the heart of Berlin, won't be reported on Berlin's tourist guide. It was designed by British architect Nicholas Grimshaw in 1994.
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On Monday, Burj Dubai Tower will become the world's tallest building as Dubai formally opens its doors to the public amid the State's growing indebtedness and economic slowdown.
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The $270 million Crystal addition to the Royal Ontario Museum was voted the worst architecture of the decade by the Washington Post.
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VirtualTourist.com (www.virtualtourist.com ) has announced its 2nd Annual List of the “World’s Top 10 Ugly Buildings,” as decided by its members and editors.
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A foremost authority on Wright's Fallingwater, Lynda Waggoner delivered a lecture on the house she describes as a "nature poem." The home is also considered the "best all-time work of American architecture." Crystal Bridges Museum hosted the event.
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In nearly every corner of the city of Toronto, there are new condominiums, commercial buildings or any other modern type complex being built however, Torontonians and visitors to this city should not forget some of the classic buildings.
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There is beautiful architecture to be seen in the streets of many cities. Lyon is no exception. What is different here though, is that some of the city’s finest architecture is invisible. Because it’s hidden, far from view, behind anonymous doors..
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Architecture Headlines
Why Taiwan is restoring architectural treasures
 A housing initiative designed with a Quebec native community and an entry-level condominium in post-war Winnipeg are among the winners of the Governor General's Medals in Architecture.
 Chinese architect Wang Shu, praised for creating sustainable urban design in harmony with its surroundings and local cultures, is the latest winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize.
The biggest architectural feat since the famous glass pyramid, the gallery that will house the Louvre's Islamic art collection is unveiled in Paris
The National Trust for Historic Preservation just announced its National Preservation Awards for stellar contributions to protecting America's heritage. They represent the best successes in preserving, rehabilitating and interpreting our country's architectural and cultural heritage.
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Bench designed by Edward Durell Stone. Fine Arts Center Gallery, University of Arkansas. Feb. 15, 2011
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As reported in Britain's Daily Mail - so you know it must not only must be true, but also completely accurate - the...
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The Jan III Sobieski Hotel in the centre of Poland’s capital city, Warsaw is now owned by the Hotel Group, Rezidor....
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A visit to Manchester may not seem like the most obvious tourist trip but the city has a great array of things to do...
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Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, Agra is one of the most popular destinations in India and a part of the popular...
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