Architecture

February 8, 2017

Beautiful Library at Oxford University Is One of Europe’s Oldest Reading Rooms

Nestled in the University of Oxford‘s grand Bodleian Library is one of the oldest and most beautiful reading rooms in all of Europe. Named after Humphrey of Lancaster—the 1st Duke of Gloucester and the son of King Henry IV of England—Duke Humfrey's Library was built between 1450 and 1480. Though it initially housed music, maps, and rare books, it now also offers a cozy and quiet place to read, study, and work.

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January 29, 2017

One-Room Hotel Offers Sweeping Panoramic Views of Prague From a Tower

Located in Prague's sky-high Tower Park Praha is the one-room hotel, a lodging that is both posh and peculiar. Fully equipped with amenities and showcasing sweeping views of “the City of a Hundred Spires,” the exclusive suite offers a one-of-a-kind way to experience the Czech Republic's charming capital city. The one-room hotel is situated in the middle of the tower, at about 70 meters (230 feet) above the ground.

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January 27, 2017

Japanese Train Station Protectively Built Around a 700-Year-Old Tree

All too often we hear of natural elements being removed to make way for man-made structures. Fortunately, this story out of Japan details just the opposite. North of Osaka, an odd train station was actually built to accommodate a large camphor tree that emerges from its center. The Kayashima Station is actually younger than the Big Kusu Tree of Kayashima, as it's commonly known in Japan.

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January 26, 2017

13 Most Beautiful Opera Houses Around the World

The beauty of opera is only matched by the places in which it’s performed. These grandiose settings fuse fine art with architecture into one stunning cultural center. For centuries, these places have been at the height of society, showcasing the talents of countless performers and musicians. When not filled with people, however, the opera houses stand on their own as breathtaking institutions.

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