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💬 0 🔁 0 ❤️ 0 · Day 100 — Staircase II · Spiral staircases date back to antiquity, with early examples appearing in temples and fortresses. One of the earliest known spiral stairs is found in Traj…

April 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM

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💬 0 🔁 1 ❤️ 2 · Day 95 — Southern Cross Station III · Southern Cross Station's iconic, dune-like roof, designed by Grimshaw Architects, is a key feature that not only provides shelter but also fac…

April 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM

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💬 0 🔁 0 ❤️ 1 · Day 94 — Perseverance Hotel · The Perseverance Hotel, located at 196 Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, Melbourne, is a notable example of early 20th-century Edwardian architecture. Cons…

April 10, 2025 at 12:39 AM

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💬 0 🔁 0 ❤️ 0 · Day 93 — Alcatraz · Located 2km off the coast of San Francisco the infamous Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary (1934–1963), features a stark, utilitarian architectural style heavily inf…

April 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM

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💬 0 🔁 0 ❤️ 0 · Day 90 — Oia, Santorini · Built in 1865, the Church of Anastasis clings to the caldera cliffside in Oia, Santorini. It's a classic example of Cycladic architecture featuring a whit…

April 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM

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💬 0 🔁 0 ❤️ 1 · Day 88 — Queenscliff Ferry Terminal · The new Queenscliff Ferry Terminal, officially opened in 2023, stands as a landmark structure that enhances the connection between Queenscliff…

April 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM

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💬 0 🔁 0 ❤️ 0 · Day 87 — Shuttered · The concept of shutters dates back to ancient Greece, where they were used to provide ventilation and block sunlight. The Spanish brought shutters to the Ameri…

March 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM

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💬 0 🔁 0 ❤️ 1 · Day 86 — Jeff's Shed · The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), colloquially referred to as Jeff's Shed (after the then Victorian Premier, Jeff Kennett), is a group o…

March 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM

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Day 85 — Art Deco Street Lamp Melbourne’s laneways are a defining feature of the city, known for their vibrant street art, hidden cafés, boutique shops, and eclectic…

March 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM

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Day 84 — Nancy Pelosi The San Francisco Federal Building, formally the Speaker Nancy Pelosi Federal Building, is an 18-story building in San Francisco. Desig…

March 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM

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Day 83 — The StandardX The eight-story, 125-room StandardX Melbourne opened in August 2024, 25 years after The Standard Hollwood was introduced to the Sunset…

March 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM

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Day 82 — The Midland The iconic Midland Hotel featuring a balcony with a lavish flourish of lace ironwork is the face that greets all alighting at the town’…

March 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM

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Day 81 — Milan Cathedral The Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, one of the largest churches in the world, and an endurin…

March 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM

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Day 80 — Elmhurst Elmhurst is a small rural town in Victoria, Australia, located in the Pyrenees region, approximately 180 km northwest of Melbourne. The…

March 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM

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Day 79 — Taking the Piss Pissoirs are also known in French as vespasienne named after the Roman Emperor who set up the very first public toilets. The 'modern' p…

March 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM

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Day 78 — The Spanish Steps The Spanish Steps in Rome climb a steep slope between Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti, dominated by the Trini…

March 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM

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Day 75 — Transamerica Pyramid II The Transamerica Pyramid’s tapering form, when viewed from below, creates an illusion of a true pyramid—much like those in Egypt. The f…

March 18, 2025 at 6:33 AM

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Day 74 — REALM Ringwood Library, located in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, is a contemporary architectural landmark that blends Postmodern design with f…

March 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM

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Day 76 — Pentridge Built in 1859 as part of the prison’s early expansions, the entrance to Pentridge Prison in Melbourne is an historically significant ex…

March 18, 2025 at 6:31 AM

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Day 71 — Flinders St Station II Flinders Street Station in Melbourne is one of the city's most iconic railway stations, and its platforms showcase a mix of historic an…

March 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM

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Day 74 — REALM Ringwood Library, located in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, is a contemporary architectural landmark that blends Postmodern design with f…

March 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM

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Day 75 — Transamerica Pyramid II The Transamerica Pyramid’s tapering form, when viewed from below, creates an illusion of a true pyramid—much like those in Egypt. The f…

March 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM

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Mikael, #MilanesiaBeach, #Yuulong.

March 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM

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Day 69 — Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., is one of the most iconic neoclassical structures in the United States. Designed by architect Henry Bacon and completed in 1922, the memorial honours the 16t…

March 10, 2025 at 12:07 AM

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AAMI (sponsorship title) Park, located in Melbourne, Australia, is a striking example of modern sports stadium architecture. Designed by Cox Architecture and completed in 2010. The most distinctive…

Day 57 — AAMI Park