Mexico City, Mexico
'Asia in Ivory'
The collection of intricate sculptures includes one carved from a mammoth's tusk
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Mexico City, Mexico
The collection of intricate sculptures includes one carved from a mammoth's tusk
Mexico City, Mexico
66,000 pieces of art, donated by one of the world's richest men.
Mexico City, Mexico
This hotel is an amazing example of the Escuela Tapatía de Arquitectura movement.
Mexico City, Mexico
Some charming, but sadly, unloved animal statues call this park home.
San Juan Teotihuacan de Arista, Mexico
A striking depiction of Teotihuacan's mysterious "Spider Woman."
San Juan Teotihuacan de Arista, Mexico
Dating back to the second century, vestiges of prehispanic mural paintings are found in this underground palace.
Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico
Mexico's first public cable car soars over the congested streets outside Mexico City.
Mexico City, Mexico
This clock was gifted to Mexico as a show of gratitude for its long history of welcoming Arab migrants.
Mexico City, Mexico
Once home to an aristocratic family and a workers' organization, this intricately tiled building now houses a chain restaurant.
Mexico City, Mexico
Gilded heaven for philatelists and architecture freaks, still in full working order despite sitting atop tremulous ground.
Mexico City, Mexico
This French cemetery houses some of the most exquisite examples of funerary art in Mexico City.
San Diego, California
This historic graveyard was partially paved over to create a streetcar line.
Seattle, Washington
Feeding hungry Ballard boat workers since 1922.
Seattle, Washington
The tale of a strong-willed woman who stood her ground when the commercial world came rumbling in.
Seattle, Washington
Artistic Oasis in Industrial Ballard.
Seattle, Washington
The spur that wouldn’t die.
Seattle, Washington
This tiny home built on revenge appears to be scarcely wider than a Volkswagen.
Seattle, Washington
Continuing a tradition of movie magic on the site of America’s oldest continually operating movie theatre.
Seattle, Washington
This Seattle store is packed with all sorts of curious creatures and creations.
Seattle, Washington
A commemorative mural in this tiny Ballard park honors the neighborhood's rich Scandinavian ties, particularly with Seattle's Norwegian sister city Bergen.
Seattle, Washington
A 1,000 pound brass bell commemorates a time when this small maritime neighborhood was actually its own separate city.
Seattle, Washington
This jazz venue welcomes performers nightly and students daily.
Seattle, Washington
Offering an enjoyable alternative to the standard hellacious post office trip.
Seattle, Washington
Seasonal, Pacific Northwest cuisine served in a 101 year old firehouse.