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Chalé Bela Mandil & the new 'O Varinante de Olhão' The construction of the “Olhão bypass” (“Variante de Olhão”) is progressing steadily and will almost certainly be brought into use this year . The bypass is designed to relieve the N125 , which currently still runs through the densely built outer districts of Olhão and the Ria Shopping, where it forms long traffic queues at the edge of the city during rush hour . The new bypass runs completely around the city , interrupted

Maastricht didn't make it, but — quite surprisingly — Leeuwarden did. The battle for the title of Dutch European Capital of Culture 2018 was decided in favor of the latter, mainly because of its so-called underdog program. This program placed a strong emphasis on bottom-up initiatives, broad participation of the local population, and creating connections. Cultural event on the Vrijthof in Maastricht, in an attempt to win the title of European Capital of Culture According to

Visit our webpage with information about the iconic Beach Hotels  that defined the Algarve in the 1950s-1970s,  when the first tourist boom arrived. https://www.architouralgarve.com/beach-hotels-algarve Watch the video about 8 Modernist Beach Hotels Algarve https://youtu.be/alraaAlBJoo?si=01BXmb488mbn6dMA

The Architecture of Olhão: Monuments, Modernist & More  is the second book by ArchiTourAlgarve focusing on the surprising architecture of Olhão. Following the first book,  Cubist Architecture Olhão , which highlights the cubist architecture of the historic fishing districts of Barreta and Levante, this new volume explores monuments, modernist and other notable buildings, as well as several distinctive residential neighborhoods. In total, 74 projects are presented, each accomp

Have you always wondered where Olhão’s designation as a  “Cubist City”  comes from? With this book,  Cubist Architecture in Olhão , you will not only find an engaging answer to that question, but also gain clear insight into its origins and the defining characteristics that accompany it. From the abundance of flat roofs to the rooftop structures ( mirantes ) and other typical elements such as staircases and chimneys. The book also addresses the former demolition plans for the