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Over the years, Bruges has gained popularity due to its incredibly stunning sceneries. This is why Bruges is said to be one of the most romantic towns in Belgium. The city has a breathtaking view, which is not only famous for canals and cobblestone but is also famous for ancient buildings. Whether it’s a romantic…
Oak Bluffs’ charming gingerbread cottages are one of Martha’s Vineyard’s most beloved attractions. Constructed in the mid-1800s by a group of Methodists who had long held tent camp meetings in the area, the cottages feature vibrant paint, delicate filigree, and flourishes such as hearts. Visitors can take a walking tour that showcases the cottages, visit…
In the 14th century, a group of Augustinian hermits built a monastery on a secluded island in the middle of a lake in Croatia. In the mid-1400s, a group of Franciscan monks expanded the monastery in the wake of fleeing a Turkish invasion in Bosnia. Visovac Monastery—which is located in Krka National Park—is a peaceful…
Near the end of the Gilded Age, the proprietor of the upscale Waldorf Astoria hotel began to build a lavish European-inspired castle on Heart Island in Alexandria Bay, New York. Boldt Castle—which was dotted with hearts—was designed to be a loving tribute to George C. Boldt’s wife Louise. When Louise died unexpectedly in 1904, George…
In the 19th century, British surveyor Charles Kettle superimposed an orderly grid that had worked well on relatively flat terrain on a towering hillside in New Zealand. Thanks to Kettle’s misguided efforts, a residential street in Dunedin known as Baldwin Street has a 19-degree slope. Guinness World Records determined that Baldwin Street’s nearly 35-degree gradient…
Any lover of all things Italian will happily tell you that Vernazza is one of Italy‘s most resplendent villages. Dotted with colorful buildings that overlook the sea, the petite fishing village is considered the crown jewel of a collection of five small towns known as Cinque Terre. With no vehicular traffic, stepping onto the charming…
Norway has a rich history of nurturing skilled carpenters who build stately churches, boats, and homes out of wood. Electrician Kjartan Aano’s yearning to build a romantic treehouse for his beloved wife Sally inspired the couple to enlist the design studio Helen & Hard to construct a series of wooden treehouses anchored to living, breathing…
The Piano and Violin building, built in 2007, serves as a showroom for displaying plans for the newly created district of Shannan in Huainan City, China. The transparent Violin section houses escalators and staircases, while the main Piano building displays various plans and development prospects for the area. The building was designed by Hefei University…