Architecture

This Highway in the Clouds Is an Engineering Marvel

As the world’s third-largest country by area, China has often had to get creative with transportation infrastructure. Here's why the Ya’an-Xichang Expressway, also known as Yaxi Highway — aka the "Highway in the Clouds — is a marvel of engineering.

9 Must-Visit Historic Hotels That Are a Destination Themselves

Sometimes, a hotel can be much more than just a place to rest your head after a day of sightseeing. From one of the tallest hotels in the world overlooking the glittering coast of Dubai to a U.S. National Historic Landmark on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with a unique claim to fame, these nine hotels are a destination themselves.

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8 Cities With the Most Skyscrapers

The trend of ever-soaring skylines began in U.S. cities like Chicago and New York City and has spread to modern metropolises across the globe. Check out the eight cities with the most skyscrapers on Earth.

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Spain’s Iconic La Sagrada Família Finally Has a Completion Date

Construction on the Sagrada Família, the crown jewel of Barcelona, Spain, has been a 140-year tale of ambition, devotion, and dogged determination — and it might soon have a closing chapter. Discover the fascinating history of one of the world’s most famous cathedrals and find out when it's finally set to be finished.

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6 of the Steepest Streets on the Planet

While many roads and streets around the planet follow a predictable path, others take a much more adventurous route. From the South Island of New Zealand to the northwest coast of Wales, there are some streets with slopes that are built at dizzying gradients. Can you brave six of the steepest streets on the planet?

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