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Jun 11

Think Gothic buildings are all churches?

Wrong.

These 20 masterpieces will blow your mind….🧵

Palais des Papes (Avignon, France)

In the 14th century, Avignon was the seat of papal power—and this Gothic fortress is a breathtaking reminder.

Wander through grand halls that once echoed with power and prayer.

Doge’s Palace (Venice, Italy)

Where East meets West in stone and symmetry. The Doge’s Palace glows with Venetian Gothic elegance, a masterpiece of lace-like arches and quiet intrigue.

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Architecture & Tradition

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Jun 10

Museums get all the credit.

But in these 20 places, the buildings are the exhibits—and they’re way more powerful….🧵

Matera, Italy 🇮🇹

A city carved from stone. The ancient cave dwellings (sassi) have been lived in for over 9,000 years.

Locals used to call it “the shame of Italy.” Now, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site—and still home to families.

Kotor, Montenegro 🇲🇪

This walled city by the bay is like a living postcard. Its Venetian architecture tells of centuries under foreign rule.

At noon, the church bells all ring at once. It’s not scheduled, it just happens. A charming quirk of Kotor.

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Architecture & Tradition

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Jun 4

Most travelers visit the wrong beach towns.

These 20 coastal villages are what you're actually looking for….🧵

Porto Ercole, Italy 🇮🇹

This tiny Tuscan fishing village sits under an old stone fort. Its bright houses line a quiet harbor, and the little Sant’Erasmo church feels peaceful. Grab an espresso in the main square and watch the boats bob.

Cadaqués, Spain 🇪🇸

Cadaqués is a Spanish gem with white houses tumbling down to a blue bay. The Santa Maria church has a fancy altar that’s worth a peek. You’ll love wandering the narrow streets, imagining artists like Dalí here.

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Architecture & Tradition

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Jun 3

Modern architecture makes people depressed.

Medieval towns make people happy.

The science behind why traditional buildings heal your soul…🧵

This isn’t just opinion—it’s measurable.

Studies show that growing up in cities doubles your chances of developing schizophrenia and increases risk for depression and chronic anxiety.

But not all urban environments are equal.

Walk through Rothenburg ob der Tauber or old Prague and you feel something shift.

Your shoulders relax.
Your breathing slows.

These aren’t accidents—they’re the result of centuries of building at human scale.

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Architecture & Tradition

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Jun 2

They demolished Penn Station and built Madison Square Garden.

Then spent 50 years regretting it.

This single decision changed American architecture forever…🧵

Penn Station opened in 1910 and it was everything America wanted to be.

McKim, Mead & White had studied the Roman baths and built something bigger, bolder, and unapologetically grand.

It was the kind of building that made you stand up straighter.

The waiting room was massive—150 feet high with pink granite columns thick as oak trees.

Natural light poured through the windows, and the space felt alive in a way that made you forget you were just waiting for a train.

It had presence.

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Architecture & Tradition

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May 31

Most people think skyscrapers are the peak of human ambition.

They’re not.

These 20 churches are older, taller, and more awe-inspiring than anything built today. 🧵

St. Peter’s Basilica (Vatican City)

Step inside and you’re standing in the heart of Christianity.

Michelangelo’s dome soars above you, while centuries of faith echo through the marble.

Duomo di Milano (Milan, Italy)

It’s a forest of spires and statues reaching for heaven.

600 years in the making—and every inch tells a story carved in stone.

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