Neoclassical
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St George's Hall
Liverpool, England
1841-46
Considered one of the finest examples of Neoclassical architecture in England, St George's Hall was built 1841-56 as a public hall and law court. It still functions as a court, as well as a venue for concerts, exhibitions, and weddings.
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Church of Our Lord in the Attic
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Church of Our Lord in the Attic is a Catholic church hidden inside a canal house of the Red Light District. It is the only surviving schuilkerk (clandestine church) that dates from the Reformation, when open Catholic worship was outlawed.
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Broadway Christian Church
Lexington, Kentucky
1891
Designed by pastor O. A. Bartholomew, Broadway Christian Church was constructed in a Neoclassical style in 1891.
- Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Bogotá, Colombia
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Lincoln Home
Springfield, Illinois
1844
Abraham Lincoln lived in this Springfield home with his family for 17 years, from 1844 until he left for the White House in 1861. The house was carefully preserved and has been a popular visitor attraction since it opened in 1887.
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Holyrood Palace
Edinburgh, Scotland
The official residence of the British monarchy in Scotland, the Palace of Holyroodhouse was founded in the 12th century and rebuilt in the 16th.
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8-20, Great Pulteney Street
Bath, England
1789-95
8-20 Great Pulteney Street in Bath is a Grade I listed building consisting of 12 terrace houses built 1789-95 by Thomas Baldwin, John Eveleigh, and others.
- Lyndon House Bed & Breakfast Lexington, Kentucky 1883
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Idaho State Capitol
Boise, Idaho
1905-20
Constructed from 1905 to 1920, with major renovations in 2006, the Idaho State Capitol features a Neoclassical style designed by prolific Boise architect John E. Tourtellotte. The top of its dome, inspired by St.
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Kleine Synagoge
Erfurt, Germany
1840
The Small Synagogue of 1840 is the oldest undamaged synagogue left in Germany, with an original Torah shrine, mikveh, and women's gallery. The lower level houses an exhibition on Erfurt's Jewish community.
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Arc de Triomphe
Paris, France
1806-36
One of the most famous monuments in Paris, the Roman-style Arc de Triomphe was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to celebrate military victories and honor the memories of fallen soldiers.
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British Museum
London, England
1854
One of the largest and best museums in the world, the British Museum displays a wide variety of important artifacts, among them the famous Rosetta Stone and Elgin Marbles.