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Sokhumi, Georgia

Amra Pier

A beautiful but deteriorating monument of Soviet architecture.

Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana

Also known as the Square Colosseum, this building is a prime example of fascist-era rationalist architecture.

The guest room.

Gaziantep, Turkey

Nazaretian House

A beautiful 19th-century Armenian mansion is preserved above an unassuming cafe.

Ostermalm Echo Dome.

Stockholm, Sweden

Östermalm Echo Dome

Sound travels strangely in this underground whispering gallery.

The Tree of Life motif.

Ahmedabad, India

Sidi Saiyyed Mosque

This 16th-century mosque is the hallmark of the African architectural legacy in India.

The dam below the bridge, making it look like more water is running beneath.

Regina, Saskatchewan

Albert Memorial Bridge

This Art Deco landmark claims to be the longest bridge over the shortest span of water in the world.

Glasgow, Scotland

The Lighthouse

Climb this overlooked gem's spiral staircase and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Glasgow.

Castle House

The only house built with a turret, crenellations, and a moat in Palmer, Alaska.

Arcadia, California

Denny's Windmill

A relic from a forgotten bakery chain still spins atop a diner.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace)

This colorful palace is an oasis of calm amid the hustle and bustle of the Buriganga riverfront.

The outside of the synagogue in Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini.

Modena Synagogue

This beautiful 150-year-old synagogue survived Italy's fascist period and the Second World War.

Lalbagh Fort.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Lalbagh Fort

The untimely death of a dignitary's daughter led to this fort being abandoned before it was ever finished.

The Dutch Windmill, which was purchased by Paula Doulaveris and Richard Birdsong in 2010.

How a Maryland Finishing School Became an International Architectural Wonderland

National Park Seminary had an unconventional approach to education.

Matthew Blitz May 29, 2019

People walk in front of the azulejo tiles on the exterior of Capela Das Almas in Porto.

Instead of Money, This Portuguese 'Bank' Safeguards 27,000 Handpainted Tiles

This collection of azulejos in Porto isn’t just for conservation and display—it’s also open for withdrawals.

Keith Barry May 28, 2019

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Star Mosque

A tiny mosque decorated with mosaics using an early form of recycling.

A corridor in the Mountain View Mausoleum.

Altadena, California

Mountain View Mortuary and Cemetery

This magnificent mausoleum is as much a work of art as it is a historic resting place.

The Living Water Wayside Chapel.

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Living Water Wayside Chapel

Only six people can sit inside this delightfully quaint sanctuary.

The historic home of the Yokoi family of Marugame, Japan, has been given to The Huntington.

How Do You Move a 320-Year-Old House Across an Ocean?

A historic structure in Japan is making its way to California.

Jonathan Carey May 23, 2019