Sentences with phrase «grand mansions»

The photographic works of James Casebere explore architectural subjects such as domestic settings, flooded corridors of grand mansions, bare spaces of prison interiors, Moorish and Islamic architecture, ancient water tunnels in Bologna, or the Jewish Ghetto in Venice.

Visit the Capitol: President Snow's grand mansion in the movies is actually the Swan House at the Atlanta History Center.

He retired and designed the once grand mansion with engraved stones, exotic flowered gardens, orchard, cattle and all necessary goods to enjoy each other.

The central location of The May Fair Hotel became the home of London's aristocracy following the Great Fire of 1666 and dukes» former grand mansions and parks now form the basis of one of London's most celebrated and elegant quarters.

ENDLESS OPTIONS + OPPORTUNITIES - On the peninsula and convenient to all that Portland offers, yet in a quiet, residential block, 163 Danforth is one of Portland s grand mansions from the city s days as a major port.

Where to Stop: Any of the numerous beaches for a stroll in the sand, a game of volleyball, or a bike ride; Seven Houses on Lake Shore Drive District for grand mansions and historic architecture; Green City Market, a local favorite in Lincoln Park and one of America's best farmers» markets.

Historic Pullman House Tour October 7 - 8, 2017 Pullman Neighborhood For one weekend, residents in the historic Pullman neighborhood open their doors to the public for this annual tour, where attendees can peek beyond the beautiful facades to see inside grand mansions, workers» cottages and unique apartment buildings.

Located in the historical center of the town of Como, on the shores of Lake Como, the Hotel is divided into two buildings: a 19th Century grand mansion and a modern wing.

The Homestead, a gracious 1853 grand mansion style home offers superior self - contained accommodation for up to 16 guests.

Leoni did not only design grand mansions.

Eating cassava - crusted snapper and piña colada pie at the Smoky Mermaid Restaurant & Bar, a courtyard restaurant housed in a former grand mansion.

A building eventually came into view, a grand mansion - like house with stone steps reaching towards it, a Sports centre and an old Science centre and then finally, the car park.

The wedding was gorgeous, overlooking the Pacific Ocean in a grand mansion that we heard was once owned by Marilyn Monroe herself.

The members of the inner circle drink, eat, and drink some more in Stalin's grand mansion, regaling each other with stories of the war (in Khrushchev's case, telling how he threw live grenades at POWs to watch them dance) and passive aggressively mocking each other for their capital - C Comrade's amusement.

But on East Main, in the false dawn, the air was heavy with the smell of night - blooming flowers and lichen on damp stone and the fecund odor of Bayou Teche, and even though a gold service star may have hung in a window of a grand mansion, indicating the death of a serviceman in the family, the year could have been mistaken for 1861 rather than 1942.

On that note, we arrive at the Museum of the Revolution, a grand mansion in which the pre-Castro dictator Batista was nearly assassinated.

Also, traditional Paris hotels are typically modelled after the grand mansions of noble families, and La Maison Champs Élysées is no exception.

Home to the stars, Beverly Hills is known worldwide for its grand mansions and chic shops along Rodeo Drive.

It looks like you have arrived at the grandest mansion in town.

You can explore the city's ambling lanes, admire the grand mansions, or relax in the shade of a traditional cafe as the sun filters into the plaza.

Set within picturesque Berkshire countryside, 40 minutes from London Heathrow Airport by car, guests are greeted by a sweeping driveway that leads to a grand mansion house with lake.

Indulge yourself with a relaxing getaway in one of Bendigo's grandest mansions.

This lively city centre is home to beautiful historical buildings, grand mansions and Chinese temples.

The enchanting architectural character of the grand mansions and villas that grace the Mediterranean, are brought to life at the four and a half star

The enchanting architectural character of the grand mansions and villas that grace the Mediterranean, are brought to life at the four and a half star Marrakesh Resort.

There's also a level full of mafia goons and bosses which will require a little more stealth than usual, as well as a spooky, scary forest hiding a grand mansion.

The centrepiece of this grand mansion is a magnificent marble hall, and its collection contains paintings, furniture and porcelain.

As the grand mansion that really did house J. P. Morgan's library, the Morgan Library could well stand for an elitist notion of high culture.

The showroom, which Gn uses for receiving clients as well as for press events and intimate dinners, is situated in Paris's trendy Marais district and occupies the ground floor of a grand mansion built in 1623 for a secretary and treasurer to Louis XIII.

Dorian Bennett Sotheby's International Realty continually lists properties ranging from grand mansions and Victorian gingerbread homes to sleek modern penthouses and properties ideal for renovation and redevelopment.