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Category: Historic Buildings and Sites
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Notre-Dame Rises Again … in Lego
With rose windows, bell towers and a central spire, this model of the famed Paris cathedral is all the hype among adult fans of Lego, known as AFOLs.
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113-Year-Old Death Valley Salt Tram Tower Toppled by Driver Stuck in Mud
A traveler used the tower as an anchor to try to pull out a pickup that was stuck in mud at the national park in California.
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In Ecuador, Homes That Are Part of the Mountains
A group of architects are creating disjointed structures that, in responding to their unsteady terrain, are a new model in cooperative building.
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Five Places to Visit in Toronto, With Eugene Levy
The Canadian comedian, known for “American Pie,” “Schitt’s Creek” and now, “The Reluctant Traveler,” isn’t at all reluctant to share what he loves about his hometown.
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Philip Johnson’s Brick House Reopens After 15 Years
Following an extensive restoration, the Brick House, the other half of the architect’s famous Glass House, is once again receiving visitors.
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Chacarita Is Buenos Aires’s Quirkiest Neighborhood. Get There Soon.
Strolling through this once-traditional nook of the Argentine capital, the author found Art Deco houses on cobblestone streets, decadent churros and pizza slices, and whimsy around every corner.
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A Local’s Guide to Antwerp, Belgium
Five locals — including three of Belgium’s most influential designers — share their favorite stores, museums, restaurants and more.
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Venice Implements Entry Fee to Deter Tourists
Venice’s first day of charging a fee to enter the historic center went mostly smoothly, but there were some protests and polemics.
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What to Know Before Booking a National Park Trip This Summer
Additional routes in popular parks now require reservations, the annual pass gets a big change, Juneteenth is now a new free entrance day and more changes for 2024.
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What to See, Eat and Do in New Haven, Conn.
Though the academic scene continues to imbue this coastal Connecticut city with a certain gravitas, surrounding neighborhoods are showing off their own cultural capital in the realms of art, food, music and more.
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Art Deco Icons Lempicka and The Moore in Miami Poised for a Renaissance
Tamara de Lempicka, a painter favored by celebrities and designers, is being revisited. Plus, a historical Miami building reopens as a hotel and private club.