Tag: architecture
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Louisville Historic District & Old Louisville Tavern {Kentucky}
After visiting the Slugger Museum, we then made our way to the beautiful historic district of Louisville. This area is full of colorful, ornately decorated homes from the Victorian period. Each home is fashioned in a different style but they all somehow seem to fit beautifully next to each other. The garden spaces are full…
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The Athena Parthenon- Centennial Park {Tennessee}
Did you know that Nashville is called the ‘Athens of the South’? Because of Nashville being a central point in the cross roads of trade throughout the country and their focus on education they were compared to the great city of Athens. And from there the Parthenon was created. They even have their own Parthenon…
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Campos do Jordão {Brazil}
One of the most wonderous areas of the state of Sao Paulo is Campos do Jordao. This area has a wealth of things to share with visitors from a train ride to the top of the mountain, a walk through stunning gardens, a ingenious waterfall, and a Swiss inspired village to wander through. This is…
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The Shops at the Village {Tennessee}
We started the next day with a morning walk through The Village. This is by far one of the greatest shopping areas I have ever been to. With the look and feel of a small European town and all the friendly welcome of the south, this is an absolute must on your Gatlinburg list. We…
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Lunenburg {Nova Scotia}
One of the most beautiful towns I’ve ever seen was Lunenburg in Nova Scotia. The houses are brightly colored and each has incredible details and artesy everywhere. Walking through town is pleasant and the houses are each so lovely. But to gaze at the town from the opposite shore makes you realize that the whole…