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Tag: Architecture
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The Tower of Centum Cellas – A Roman Villa with a View
The tall tower of a villa in the very west of the Roman empire shows the splendour of Roman villa culture in Lusitania.
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The Boboli Obelisk – A Monument in Motion
The movement of an ancient Egyptian obelisk through space and time bears witness to the mobility and cultural role of architectural monuments.
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Two Faces of Istanbul
Today, Istanbul blends tradition and modernity, it is an ancient city with an unparalleled cultural heritage. But beyond his rich history, how protected is the city's cultural heritage and what does it offer for the future?
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Berat: city of one thousand and one windows
Berat remains today as the most iconic historical town in Albania. This city is a living testimony of the coexistence of various cultural and religious communities down the centuries.
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Oviedo, a World Heritage City, and proud of it?
Not all World Heritage Cities are famous and super crowded. This is the case of Oviedo, Spain, a city that many don't know and even some citizens, ignore how full of heritage it is.
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The Former Summer Camps, Expression of Italian Rationalism.
What if, strolling along the seaside, you found a seaplane nestled on the sand? These bizarre shaped buildings are the former summer camps from the Fascist period, masterpieces of Italian Rationalist architecture. Almost a forgotten story, now ready to be rediscovered...
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BVG – Because We Love You
Berlin's main public transportation company wants to become World Heritage. Do they stand a chance?
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FREIBERG: Nothing special but specialty within the basics
Uniqueness of the medieval town of Freiberg
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The Ottoman tower-house of Rhodes
Read about the only surviving Ottoman tower-house of Rhodes. This hidden little gem will take you off the beaten track on this popular Mediterranean island.