The Palais Garnier

The Paris Opera House, or The Palais Garnier,  is an elegant 1,979-seat opera house. Built from 1861 to 1875 for the Paris Opera, it is sometimes referred to as simply the Opéra. Today, it is…

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Halls of Influence

Since our country is relatively young compared to the rest of the world, the influence of other cultures can be seen in our architecture, especially in early federal government buildings…

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Keep Looking Up

I mentioned before how much I enjoyed the Jefferson Building in Washington. The moment you walk into the main building, you are caught by surprise by the beauty and details…

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