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Prague transforms old ice vaults into spaces for cafes, bars and moreJun 25, 2020 • 2 min read
Twenty ice vaults along the Prague riverfront have been revitalized to be used as public and cultural spaces.
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hotelsNorway’s gorgeous new hiking cabins overlook a glacierJun 23, 2020 • 2 min read
New hiking accommodation in the form of wooden cabins has just opened in Luster overlooking the Jostedalen glacier.
architectureA new temple in India is also a water source and community spaceJun 19, 2020 • 2 min read
An eye-catching, black limestone temple surrounded by water have been erected in Andhra Pradesh to serve as a focal point for the community in the area.
sustainable travelA new hideaway jungle villa has opened in Mexico biosphere reserveJun 17, 2020 • 2 min read
A new hideaway jungle villa has opened in Tulum in Quintana Roo and it will suit those who like privacy.
architectureChina's new 'horizontal skyscraper' has opened to the publicJun 13, 2020 • 1 min read
One of the first major attractions to open in China since the nationwide lockdown was lifted was the Crystal Skybridge in Chingqing.
architectureTake a look at the Italian piazza set up for social distancingMay 26, 2020 • 1 min read
Italian practice Caret Studio has installed the StoDistante installation that is located on Piazza Giotto in Vicchio.
historySinkhole opens in front of the Pantheon exposing ancient Roman pavementsMay 22, 2020 • 2 min read
A sinkhole has opened up at Piazza della Rotonda in front of the iconic Pantheon in Rome that has exposed an ancient pavement.
historyAcropolis view to be restored after hotel ordered to demolish top floorsMay 15, 2020 • 2 min read
A high-rise hotel in Athens has been ordered to demolish its top two floors following complaints the building was obstructing views of the Acropolis.
architectureGenoa’s incredible futuristic “floating bridge” nears completionMay 14, 2020 • 2 min read
A minimalist “floating bridge” is in the final stages of construction in Italy, with the feat of engineering due to improve connectivity in Liguria.
photographySee the most incredible architecture around the world in these award-winning imagesMay 8, 2020 • 1 min read
Among the more than 10,000 images submitted on the Agora Images app, fifty finalists (and one winner) were chosen as the best #Architecture2020 photos.
architectureCopenhagen unveils stunning network of floating public parksMay 8, 2020 • 2 min read
Designers in Copenhagen have unveiled plans for a "parkipelago" in the city centre, a network of floating parks that will be free for anyone to use from …
historyThis incredible Shanghai church is now an eye-catching bookstoreApr 21, 2020 • 2 min read
A distinct and striking bookshop has been unveiled inside a historical church in Shanghai, allowing visitors to peruse the aisles of a modern store built into…
sportsChina's new eye-popping football stadium is one of the world's biggestApr 20, 2020 • 2 min read
As China eases lockdown restrictions work is underway on building the $1.7bn football stadium for Guangzhou Evergrande, one of the top teams in China's…
artMissed the Tim Burton exhibit in Vegas? Here's how you can see it before it's goneApr 9, 2020 • 2 min read
The director's fine-art exhibit in Vegas closed early due to COVID-19, but it'll live on in online form with the museum's first-ever virtual guided tour.
public transportTake a virtual tour of the fascinating history and architecture of the Moscow MetroApr 3, 2020 • 1 min read
You can check out the history and beauty of Moscow Metro's Soviet and modern Russian architecture online.
historyThe restoration of Notre Dame is on hold due to the coronavirus outbreakMar 24, 2020 • 2 min read
Work has stopped on the famous French landmark, which suffered devastating damage during an April 2019 fire.
artMusée d’Orsay in Paris is about to undergo a massive expansionMar 11, 2020 • 2 min read
The Musée d’Orsay in Paris will soon transform its historic space to show more of its vast art collections.
historyThe oldest pyramid in the world is welcoming visitors once againMar 9, 2020 • 2 min read
After 14 years of renovations and restoration work, the oldest pyramid in Egypt – and the world – has finally reopened to the public.
architectureThe Alhambra's new ticket system sold nearly 13,000 on its first dayMar 6, 2020 • 2 min read
One of Europe’s most popular attractions, Spain’s Alhambra has changed its entry policies, and visitors are reaping the rewards.
architectureAre you brave enough to take a dip in Europe’s largest overhanging pool?Mar 4, 2020 • 2 min read
Clavel Arquitectos has built a 42-metre-long pool that cantilevers from the new Odiseo casino complex in Murcia.
historyTwo-year renovations at the Sydney Opera House will help improve accessibilityFeb 21, 2020 • 2 min read
The 47-year-old Sydney Harbour icon has closed its main performance space for the next two years ahead of a $150 million renovation.
historyInside Pompeii's House of Lovers as it reopens to the public after 40 yearsFeb 19, 2020 • 2 min read
Pompeii's House of Lovers has opened to the public for the first time in 40 years, offering visitors a clearer picture of a life interrupted and an…