Buildings may be some of the most impressive works of art we have. After untold sums of money are sunk into their construction, we can walk through the finished products and even live inside them. Older structures offer a window into the past, while newer buildings provide a sense of where we're headed. Here are some of the most ambitious projects from architects around the world, whose works span thousands of years.
35 architectural masterpieces everyone should see in their lifetime
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While it’s more than easy to know when you need to go on a nice vacation (the answer is “always,” right?), figuring out where you want to go is a bit harder, if not the hardest part. Do you want to picnic in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower? Or snorkel along the Great Barrier Reef? How is a normal person supposed to decide? Luckily, it just got a little easier, thanks to a new ranking of the world’s top travel destinations this year from @TripAdvisor
These Are the Top 10 Destinations in the World Right Now, According to Travelers
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This magnificent building—used as cathedral in the Byzantine Empire and as a mosque in the Ottoman Empire—stands as one of Istanbul's most striking works of architecture.
This heavenly building served as both church and mosque
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Every country has its share of tourist traps. Europe has the Leaning Tower of Pisa; the US has the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Mall of America. But sometimes a site that many consider to be a "trap" is actually worth seeing. We rounded up 25 attractions around the world that might be crowded or costly, but still warrant a visit. From Ireland's Cliffs of Moher to Turkey's Grand Bazaar, here are the places that travelers should be keeping on their bucket lists.
25 'tourist traps' around the world that are actually worth visiting
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A beautiful 5 star hotel that used to be a prison.
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Popular things to do in Istanbul in March
Is it any wonder then that so many authors have flocked to hotels as setting for their scenes and ambiance for their creative process? The following includes the 10 hotels that have aided writers, from Hemingway to Rowling, in their literary missions.
Literary Luxury: 9 Storied Hotels for Book Lovers
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Home to sultans for over 400 years, Topkapi Sarayi is great for learning the Turkey's history while in Istanbul.
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How to Travel Like The Celebs: ARGENTINA, NYC, EGYPT, JAPAN, TURKEY . . .
The 39-year-old polo player, model, husband and father of four, is constantly jetsetting for work, but there are a few places that are still on his bucket list.
Nacho Figueras Ralph Lauren | Galavante.com
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Transforming his substantial interest in Ottoman arts into a profession, Serdar Gülgün has developed into one of the most prominent and knowledgeable Ottoman art specialists of our time. He has also worked extensively as a successful antiques dealer and consultant, and he has widely designed interiors in the Ottoman style. Serdar Gülgün is the author of the "Louis Vuitton’s City Guides - Istanbul" for four years and he is currently a lecturer at the University of London.
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