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This magnificent complex displays a remarkable mixture of architectural styles, which characterized much of Portuguese art in the past centuries. The original construction was built at the beginning of the 18th-century. In the decades that followed the ownership switched between different families who all significantly altered the construction and enriched its interior. In every room … Read more

After checking his grandpa’s garage this man had a huge surprise – what was inside the trailer. One of the greatest pleasures in life is traveling. Most people are curious to discover new places, to make friends with people from different cultures, and to better understand the traditions from all over the globe. In our … Read more

When they bought this house in 1988, it came with two cats, one of them was killed after being trampled by a car, and unfortunately the other had the same fate, but the second did not die but was transformed into an indoor cat, they did not let her go outside. But then they thought … Read more

Many of us inherit things from older family members when they pass. Usually, this includes things like money or jewelry and sometimes even property. However, I don’t think any of us have ever been handed quite this big or impressive of a time capsule… User oktober75 on Reddit is an American who, along with other family members, inherited an … Read more

Nestled in the heart of Eureka, California, the Carson Mansion stands as an awe-inspiring testament to the opulence and grandeur of American Queen Anne-style architecture. Built in the late 19th century for lumber magnate William Carson, this iconic mansion has captured the imaginations of architectural enthusiasts for generations. With its elaborate detailing, picturesque turrets, and … Read more

These are parts of a cooling tower in an old power station in Monceau, Belgium. The trumpet-like structure in the middle of this abandoned place introduced hot water to the structure, where it then cooled while dripping down hundreds of small concrete troughs and slats.   Image credits: Pippa Killi Nova Originally built in 1921, the … Read more

The Hotel Belvedere in Switzerland closed its operation in 2016. The Hotel Belvedere itself was slowly decaying and not renovated for some time leading to its downfall. The Belvedere Hotel was built in 1882 and it was once an iconic building in the Swiss Alps. According to some the road to the hotel is one … Read more

We’ve heard stories before about people defying ‘the man’, but one family in Australia seem to be taking things to a whole new level after rejecting any and all offers on their property. According to reports, the family in question have repeatedly turned down developers, who went on to build an entire suburb on all the … Read more

On the outskirts of the small Polish village of Lapalice lies a property so large it’s hard to believe it was built for just one family. Lapalice Castle, a 52-room property, is hidden away in the woods, on the very edge of the village overlooking a man-made pond and the surrounding countryside. You may be forgiven for … Read more