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A Brief Architectural Tour of the 17th Arrondissement
The 17th arrondissement is largely residential and often overlooked due to its lack of obvious attractions. This only serves to
Budapest And Its People
Of all the places I’ve traveled to in Europe, Hungary has left the biggest impression on me. I could
History of NYC Streets: Strivers’ Row
Many of the gates that lead to the private alleyways behind the townhouses of Strivers’ Row still bear the original
The Jardin d’Agronomie Tropicale: Ruins of France’s Colonial Past
On the Eastern side of the Bois de Vincennes, a ceremonial torii gate marks the beginning of a quiet path,
Hotel Lutetia: An Old Soul of the Left Bank
The way the sun hits Hotel Lutetia‘s facade as it starts to set is hypnotic. It casts the iconic
History of NYC Streets: The Great White Way
No, it’s not named after Jaws, nor is it racial commentary. “The Great White Way” became one of the
History of Streets: Maiden Lane
In the heart of what is now the Financial District runs a street with a curious name, and an even
The History of the Grands Magasins, Part 2: La Samaritaine and Bazar de l’Hotel de Ville
This is the second part of the History of the Grands Magasins of Paris. Read Le Bon Marché, Printemps and
History of NYC Streets: The Secrets of the Slips in Lower Manhattan
This 1766 map shows the some of the earliest known slips in what was then New Amsterdam, including Peck’s
Transit Talk: Untapping the G Train, a Photo-Essay
Not everyone checks the transportation conversation on Twitter as obsessively as I do, but even a casual visitor over the
“Roulez Carrosses” – Carriages of Versailles Arrive in Arras
We’ve shown you what it was like to live in style during the time of Louis XIV. Now, an
History of NYC Streets: Extra Place in the East Village
Untapped New York is happy to introduce our newest column, the History of Streets. You might remember our coverage of