Modernist architecture in Abu Dhabi with a location map. A guide to a style of UAE architecture more familiar in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc.
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Abandoned Croatia: Villa Izvor in Plitvice Lakes National Park
The abandoned Villa Izvor, Tito’s summer house, is located deep in the forest above Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia, unknown to most tourists.
Reasons to visit Cambodia besides Angkor Wat
There are plenty of good reasons to visit Cambodia aside from Angkor Wat temple. A guide to the best places to visit in Cambodia beyond Siem Reap.
In Photos: Magnificent Brutalist and Modernist Bus Stations
Photos featuring ten of coolest brutalist and modernist bus stations we’ve spotted on our travels, highlighting some magnificent architecture.
Off the beaten track Slovenia – Velenje’s socialist-era Tito Square
Travel off-the-beaten-track in Slovenia and visit Velenje. The town’s socialist-era Tito Square has a lot of interesting architecture, sculptures and monuments.
Communist-era architecture in Chisinau, Moldova (including a map of locations)
An updated guide to Soviet architecture in Chisinau. Fans of Soviet buildings, monuments and mosaics will find plenty to explore in the capital of Moldova.
In photos: twenty-five examples of Soviet modernism in the former USSR
Photographs of some of the best examples of Soviet modernism in the former USSR, plus a brief explanation of this genre of architecture.
Soviet-era sanatoriums in Jūrmala, Latvia
A guide to Soviet-era sanatoriums in Jūrmala. A popular spa town since the late 18th century, we focus on the architecture when Latvia was part of the USSR.
Pre-Storm Photography at the Iron Fountain in Gyumri, Armenia
Getting caught in a thunder storm whilst searching for Gyumri’s iron fountain, and photographing the surrounding neighbourhood against moody skies.
Faded Grandeur and Abandoned Buildings in Savannakhet, Laos
Discover faded grandeur and abandoned buildings in Savannakhet, Central Laos with its French colonial-era architecture and Mekong River mansions.
Belgrade’s Modern City Gates | Serbia Travel Guide
What and where are Belgrade’s Modern City Gates? Visiting the Genex Tower and Rudo, iconic tower blocks in the Serbian capital.
Brutalist and Modernist architecture in Southeast Asia
Explore Brutalist and Modernist architecture in Southeast Asia, a style predominantly associated with the former USSR and Eastern Bloc.
