The enormous pyramid was long a reminder of both a brutal regime and the decades of disappointments that followed. Now, it’s a symbol of a city aspiring to be the high-tech “Tel Aviv of the Balkans.”
Category: Monuments and Memorials (Structures)
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Despised Dictator’s ‘Scary’ Shrine Becomes a Bet on Albania’s Future
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For Richmond, a Compelling New Chapter
The New York Times – Travel:Visitors to Virginia’s capital will find a Monument Avenue devoid of Confederate statues, a lively dining scene featuring more Black-owned restaurants, and exhibitions that take on the city’s complicated past.
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Imagining a Monument to an Unimaginable Number of Covid Deaths
The New York Times – T Magazine:In cities, especially, monuments have become not just an artistic genre unto themselves but evanescent, ever-evolving tributes to those we lost — and continue to lose.
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Touring Atomic New Mexico and the State’s Surrounding Attractions
The New York Times – Travel:The Southwestern state was central to the development of nuclear weapons. When the testing ground for the first detonation recently reopened for visitors, a writer decided to confront that difficult history.
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Dobby’s Grave Can Stay on a Beach in Wales, but Please Stop Giving Him Socks
The New York Times – Movies:After a grave site for the “Harry Potter” elf became a tourist attraction, tributes to the character prompted environmental concerns.
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A Hamptons Property Fight Over a Black Whaler’s Homestead
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Property tussles in the moneyed enclaves of Long Island are nothing new, but the battle to preserve the homestead of Pyrrhus Concer raises questions of whose history gets to be honored.
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Para encontrar el amor, frota el bulto (de bronce)
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Manosear una estatua en París parecía una excentricidad, pero otros turistas lo hacían, así que me atreví. ¡Y voilà!
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The Central Mexican City of Morelia Is Home to Historic Monuments and Heritage Crafts
The New York Times – T Magazine:It’s more than just a stopover on the way to Pátzcuaro.