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  • The Best of Expo 2010

    The Best of Expo 2010

    From May 1 to October 31, the city of Shanghai will be transformed into a giant international venue with 192 participants and 50 organizations (a record number in the history of Expo) taking part in the event. With 400 billion yuan (58.6 billion US dollars) being spent on the exhibition preparations, the Shanghai-based Expo is the largest and most impressive fair in the world. From among hundreds of exhibitors, we have selected ten national pavilions that have made the biggest impression on us. Read more »

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  • World's Most Amazing Bridges

    World's Most Amazing Bridges

    From art deco concrete constructions to ultra modern futuristic designs, some of the bridges are examples of the world's finest architecture. Whether crossing the bays, spanning the gorges, or winding through the cities, the bridges are also examples of the world's most demanding engineering challenges. Read more »

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  • Best Cities for Design and Modern Architecture

    Best Cities for Design and Modern Architecture

    In the 21st century, the art of shaping the city's design has reached new heights. Ultra modern and technologically advanced buildings are emerging all around the world, creating metropolises that stun with a new kind of appearance and functionality. Check out where to go to find the world's best planned cities, where architecture and design form a unique cutting-edge urban landscape. Read more »

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  • Ten Stunning Images of Historical Interiors

    Ten Stunning Images of Historical Interiors

    When admiring the stunning architecture of impressive historical buildings, do not forget to step inside to discover the jewels hidden behind the old thick walls. Though the exterior may amaze you, it is the interior that will leave you speechless. Read more »

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  • World's Ugliest Capitals

    World's Ugliest Capitals

    Some of the world's capitals are just ugly ducklings with small chances to turn into beautiful swans. They are crowded, dirty, or just boring, and in terms of architecture they are simply unsightly. Of course, some may find entirely planned cities or post Soviet concrete blocks fascinating or inspirational, but calling these capitals beautiful would be a bit of an exaggeration. Read more »

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  • Jaw-dropping Museum Buildings That Beat Their Own Contents

    Jaw-dropping Museum Buildings That Beat Their Own Contents

    If it's not an exhibition that attracts visitors to museums, then what? The architecture, of course. The museum buildings themselves have become pieces of the finest art. Glazed forms, fascinating constructions, geometry, original shapes, twisting design, symmetry or a sophisticated lack of it - these are the features of today's modern museums whose outside appearance rivals the inside's work of art. Read more »

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  • Alien Civilization Discovered in Spain

    Alien Civilization Discovered in Spain

    An alien city has been spotted in Spain. Read more »

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