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Didyou knowWindsor has a history as a safe haven for refugees? Not long ago, the city served as one of the last stops on the Underground Railroad, welcoming tens of thousands to freedom. Then in the 1970s & 80s, Canada received one of the largest influxes of communities escaping the Vietnam conflict by boat and small ship. Once again, Windsor opened its doors. Sinceits construction in the early 1980s, the golden-yellow paint and imposing red columns of the Linh Son Buddhi...st temple has been a peaceful retreat for members of this community that sought refuge in a foreign land. The structure served as community center and a training facility for Bhikhus and Bhikhunis (monks and nuns) and is hometo intricate interior murals, statuary, and gardens. Havingbeen expanded three times, the temple and its continually growing community is a testament to the sacrifice and bravery of the many refugees who made the dangerous journey. Though a long way from their origins, their stories and traditions live on along the shores of Windsor. Knowmore? Please share below! :@abhijeetdpathak :@seamus.mcmahon LinhSon Temple Windsor, Ontario, Canada c. 1980 #accidentallywesanderson #wesanderson #accidentalwesanderson #canada#thankyouforexploring #awa #ontario #windsor #canadiancreatives #enjoycanada

How high could a building in São Paulo go? For Giuseppe Martinelli, the answer to that question was as high as he wanted. After only living in Brazil for two decades, the Italian immigrant had amassed quite a fortune thanks to his shipping empire. Seeing an opportunity to create a lasting legacy in the non-existent skyline of Sao Paolo, Martinelli decided to construct a tower to put the city on the map. But how many stories would it be? Breaking ground in 1922, the skyscraper... was designed to be twelve floors, with cement imported from Sweden and Norway. However, with growing public interest and embracing his inner showman, Martinelli decided to build higher. It went to fourteen floors. Then twenty. Finally at twenty-four floors work was forced to stop by the city, with a fervent debate happening around whether the people of São Paulo wanted skyscrapers towering over their streets. It was decided in court that the building would have to stop at twenty-five floors. But Giuseppe Martinelli had other ideas. While the main building finished at twenty-five floors, Martinelli built his grand five-story home on top of the main building, officially making the structure a whopping thirty floors. At the time of its completion, the towering pink palace was the tallest building in Latin America. Mr. Martinelli still probably wished it was taller. Know more? Please share below! : @rrodegher : @seamus.mcmahon Martinelli Building São Paulo, Brazil est. 1929 #AWA #AccidentallyWesAnderson #ThankYouForExploring #WesAnderson #AccidentalWesAnderson #VisitBrazil #Destinosnacionais #SãoPaulocity #VSCOArchitecture #TurismoBrasil #brazil

Though this famous hotel had many visitors come and go as they please, it appears some hotel guests never wished to leave... With its iconic tower built to resemble the famed Giralda in Spain, the Biltmore opened in 1926 to much fanfare at the height of the Jazz Age. It was the place to be seen in the Miami area, with celebrities and political leaders visiting and partaking in its grand galas. The Great Depression, however, quickly led to the hotel’s grand demisefor a short ...while the building housed a veteran’s hospital and medical school before being abandoned in the 1970s. But apparently not everyone left. Local Teens would break into the building, with the hope (or fear) of seeing the ghost of Thomas Fatty Walsh, a gangster who had been gunned down on the 13th floor and rumored to still walk the halls. Though the city of Coral Gables renovated and reopened the hotel in 1983, previous otherworldly patrons never seemed to check out. One night in particular, guests reported hearing a band playing above their room at 2am. Upon inspection, hotel workers discovered the room where the noises were supposedly coming from was completely empty. There are stories of large furniture being moved, all electronics being unplugged, the list goes on and on. With its massive golf course, enviable pool, and grand rooms, it’s not hard to fathom any being wanting to stay at this luxurious resort - just note some rooms may come pre-occupied by guests with a very, very late check-out time. Know more? Please share below! : @accidentallymarcolino : @seamus.mcmahon Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables, Florida est. 1926 #accidentallywesanderson #wesanderson #accidentalwesanderson #awa #biltmorehotel #coralgables #florida

After floating on water for 460 years, the fairytale Egeskov Castle remains Europe’s best-preserved Renaissance water castle. The palace that rests peacefully on the water today was constructed in 1554 by Frands Brockenhuus. Utmost caution was taken when landowners built large structures, as it was a time of tumultuous unrest with the Reformation and the Counts’ Feud. Ultimately, the peaceful placement on the water was strategically chosen for defense purposes as the only acc...ess to the castle was across a drawbridge. The small lake is no more than 5 meters at its deepest depth. To create the structure, the foundation was fortified with oaken piles. According to legend, an enormous quantity of wood was needed to create this effect, so much in fact that it took an oak forest to do it. Over the years the castle has been passed into different hands and seen numerous updates. In the 1880s restorations included raising the roofs and adding the gatehouse that greets visitors. It also saw an addition of a dairy farm, power station and railroad track to Kværndrup. The park attached to Egeskov Castle has been opened to the public for generations and has remained fairly unchanged. An addition of a Veteran Car Museum was opened in the old palace barn and has since extended into other farm buildings. The park, museum, and even the halls of the floating castle are all open for tourists to explore and envision what the halls and gardens could have looked like back in the 1500s. Know more? Please share below! @liviarohr Egeskov Castle Funen, Denmark c. 1941 #accidentallywesanderson #wesanderson #accidentalwesanderson #awa #denmark #egeskovcastle #funen

How much does an island cost? Well in the case of Great Gott Island that would come in at approximately 18 Pounds. Though centuries have passed since the 59-acre island preserve changed hands, many traditions remain the same as they were in the 1700s Today there remains no electricity, or any motorized vehicles on the island - seasonal inhabitants rely on kerosene lamps, propane-powered water heaters, personal watercraft, and this tiny post office seen above. But there is ...another, perhaps more regional tradition, that continues to be ... unwalled? Great Gott Island also happens to be where author Christina Marsden Gillis found a mysterious shoe behind the wall of her old family home: Its sole gouged with holes, the leather top cracked and ripped, the shoe, a woman’s, had been hidden in the west wall of an upstairs bedroom in our Gotts Island house. More than 100 shoes have been found in walls throughout New England, and this phenomenon is less rare than you would think: the Concealed Shoe Index, managed by the Northampton Museum in England, has catalogued over 1900 instances of hidden shoes from all around the world. The area formerly known as East Anglia, where the early settlers of Great Gott island originated, was a hot spot for such findings. Most of these shoes had been worn, and half of them were in children’s sizes. But why hide your shoes in the walls? Well, it’s been speculated that they acted as fertility charms for women who wanted to conceive, but more a probable theory according to scholars is that this concealed footwear protected homeowners from evil spirits. So take note, if you happen to live in an 18th or 19th-century house in New England, next time you renovate you may also find yourself a new pair of shoes Know more? Please share below! : @kittybarks : @aimeephoto Great Gott Island Tremont, Maine #accidentallywesanderson #wesanderson #accidentalwesanderson #awa #mainething #visitmaine #maine #vscotravel #tremont #igersmaine See more

Hey Adventurers We’re embarking on a very special AWA Adventure the week of October 18th - and you’re invited To celebrate @frenchdispatch, AWA touched down in the French city of Angoulême to explore the real-life locations from Wes Anderson’s phenomenal film and what we uncovered was truly fascinating Beyond it’s beautiful buildings and cobblestone corridors, the small city shares a vast history of industry & elegance that at one point had an impact on much more of t...he world than you might expect. For example, did you know New York was once called New Angoulême?! Yep, neither did we! So grab your popcorn and your croissants, this is gonna be a good one #accidentallywesanderson #vivelafrance #accidentalwesanderson #awa #angouleme #wesanderson #thefrenchdispatch #France

Hunters, clergymen, and men of notorious repute have all occupied the grounds of the Chateau Malou. Built in 1776, the stately Chateau sits in Belgium’s Parc Malou, but don’t let it’s serene posture fool you -- a long, fascinating, and somewhat tumultuous history has unfolded within its stately walls. During the 17th century, the grounds were part of the rural domain of a wealthy aristocrat who built a hunting lodge on the land. An order of Jesuits then purchased the estate... and operated a retreat house out of the lodge, but mounting tensions with the Catholic Church led the Vatican to dissolve their order -- effectively banishing them from their home. Lambert de Lamberts - a man whose name is surely difficult to forget! - took ownership of the estate. The wealthy de Lamberts built the Chateau and enjoyed his new home until his passing, however, this peaceful phase for the dwelling was short-lived. When the Chateau was obtained by a disgraced lawmaker it bore witness to events that led to financial ruin - the man later took his own life inside the Chateau. In 1853, Jules Malou purchased the Chateau. A beloved politician, Malou served two terms as Prime Minister of Belgium. After his terms, he devoted much of his time to improving the town of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert. In recognition, the Chateau and the beautiful park in which it sits, now bear his name. : @rudolfvdv : @kelly.murray : Chateau Malou Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium c. 1776 #AWA #AccidentallyWesAnderson #ThankYouForExploring #WesAnderson #AccidentalWesAnderson #vscoarchitecture #Pursuewhatislovely #Belgium See more

Having protected the waters of the Puget Sound for over a century, the Point Robinson Light solidified itself as a local landmark on Washington state’s Maury Island. But that didn’t stop commercial developers from nearly tearing it down in the 1990s. When local residents learned of the premeditated construction plans, they sprung into action to save the historic lighthouse. Built in 1885, the Point Robinson Light was originally constructed as an operational aid to assist ve...ssels traveling through the fog of the Puget Sound. Two years later, its first lens lantern allowed a bright, shining red light to be cast as far as 10 nautical miles. The Light continued to evolve with the needs of the island and in 1915, the current lighthouse - seen here - was erected. Light-keepers and Coast Guardsmen lived at the Point Robinson Light well into the 20th century -- even after it had been automated. In 1989, the final Coast Guardsman to occupy the lighthouse keeper house was Jerry Bolstad and his family, who helped with the station’s maintenance. Yet, it wouldn’t be long after Jerry stepped down that the Light found itself in the choppy waters of real estate. In the early 1990s, plans to lease the property around the lighthouse were revealed, and a large commercial seafood-processing plant eyed the coveted island location. The locals weren’t having it though, and they formed the Keepers of Point Robinson organization to save the beloved lighthouse. After significant negotiations, the community organization along with the Vashon-Maury Island Park and Recreation District negotiated a 15-year lease with the Coast Guard. Today, the Point Robinson Light proudly stands surrounded by acres of shoreline park and a marine conservancy -- now offering safe harbor for fish and boats alike. : @time_trap : @kelly.murray Point Robinson Light Vashon, Maury Island, Washington c.1885 #accidentallywesanderson #accidentalwesanderson #awa #wesanderson #lighthouse #vashonisland #washingtonstate #pnwwonderland #upperleft #wanderWashington See more

Hey Adventurers! Here’s a sneak peek at some of the AWA Awesomeness that may be hitting your inbox tomorrow in the 33rd dispatch of the AWA Bulletin ANNOUNCE the winner of the@frenchdispatch premiere tickets EXPLORE a location that’s had a leading role in more than 300 Hollywood films as part of our ongoing In The Details series with @dlr_group STRETCH our legs inside the longest, deepest, highest tunnel in Britain with a curious process called "legging"... PERUSE some of the artwork at the fantastic @philbrookmuseum which is currently hosting an amazing AWA Exhibitionthru January 2nd 2022 SEARCH for the Secret Link that is hidden in every Bulletin and sends awesome stickers & items straight to your doorstep WHATS THE AWA BULLETIN? 2x per month we brighten the inboxes of 50,000+ Super Adventurers with a little AWA Awesomeness WANT IN ON THE FUN? Hit the and we’ll bring the goodness every-other-Thursday around 11:11am ET

Hey Adventurers Last day to toss your name in the hat for Two tickets to the NYFF premiere of The French Dispatch and that’s just the beginning. Same entry gets you in for Wes Anderson signed TFD posters, and so much more - Story has the deets! Happy Monday! - - Chateau de Sceaux Sceaux, France c. 1862 The picture-perfect Chateau de Sceaux is situated just six miles outside of Paris. Yet, despite its pristine facade and carefully manicured gardens, this histori...c Chateau could have been demolished to make way for a 19th century parking garage - if not for a local mayor’s persuasion. The Chateau was originally built by Louis XIV’s Minister of Finance in 1670. His son would go on to significantly embellish the grounds with a park by famed landscape architect, André Le Nôtre, who designed the Palace of Versailles gardens. By the turn of the 18th century, the Chateau had grown into a destination for the arts and music hosting France’s wealthy nobility and Voltaire among many others. However, at the onset of the French Revolution the Chateau’s glittering days of glamor came to an end. Revolutionaries seeking reparations from the monarchy and the Catholic Church confiscated the property and sold everything in the palace that wasn’t nailed down. The building was sold off to a merchant before being demolished a few years later, leaving only the stables and pavilion standing. In 1862, the Duke of Trevise picked up the pieces and constructed a new chateau on the land (seen here), but when his daughter inherited the property, she nearly sold it off. Thankfully the Mayor stepped in and did his best to convince her to preserve it and as luck would have it, he was successful in his endeavor. Today, the Chateau houses the Museum of Ile de France, which contains the largest collection of paintings by artists from the famed School of Paris. Guided tours run 8, unless you can convince them otherwise. :@minjungkangg : @bettywoodhousedesign :@kelly.murray #AccidentallyWesAnderson #Archigram #AccidentalWesAnderson #WesAnderson #Vscotravel #Pursuewhatislovely #Vivelafrance #TheFrenchDispatch #TravelCommunity #Parisweloveyou #France See more

Hey Adventurers Two tickets to The French Dispatch premiere at NYFF just for YOU! Wes Anderson signed TFD posters, books, and so much more - Story has the deets. Hope you’re having a fantastic Sunday - - DeauvilleNormandy, France c. 1060 Regarded as the Queen of the Norman beaches, the seaside town of Deauville Beach is fit for any royal. With its race course, harbor, international film festival, and one of the most prestigious seaside resorts in France, Deauvil...le has attracted French high society for centuries. The earliest records of Deauville date back to 1060 when the region was known as Auevilla and ruled by seigneur Hubert du Mont-Canisy, but it wasn’t until 1860 that Deauville underwent developments that would shape the region it is today. Starting in 1860 the Duke of Morny helped transform the region into a travel destination with the construction of the Deauville-La Touques Racecourse, a casino, church & school, and a railway connecting Paris-to-Deauville. No longer a sleepy seaside hamlet, Deauville began to boom. In the early 20th century, the Normandy Barrière and Royal hotels opened and boutiques began popping up in town, including Coco Chanel’s first shop. Yet, the tide soon turned when war brought destruction to the idyllic seaside town. During WW1 soldiers were cared for in Deauville’s hotels and casinos. During WW2, Germany occupied the area until the Allied forces famously stormed the beaches of Normandy, effectively pushing out the German forces. After the War, Deauville regained its regality. Society’s elite, from royals to filmmakers, flocked to the popular resort town to both work and play. Today, signature Art Deco cabins and colorful parasols provide a perfect seaside backdrop with pastel lifeguard stands to match. Know more? Please comment below! : @gregoirerouaud : @bettywoodhousedesign : @kelly.murray #AccidentallyWesAnderson #Archigram #AWA #AccidentalWesAnderson #WesAnderson #Vscotravel #Pursuewhatislovely #Vivelafrance #Normandy #TravelCommunity #Deauville #France See more

On Christmas Day in 1842, Greece’s King Otto and Queen Amalia gave Athens a gift. They laid the first cornerstone of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens and thus commenced its construction. Popularly known as the Mtrópolis, the Cathedral is a significant landmark in the Greek Orthodox Church and remains the largest church in Athens. Led by three prominent architects, the Cathedral was conceived and created over the course of 20 years. Builders used marble from 72 demolish...ed churches to build the Cathedral’s walls - further signifying that the Mtrópolis was created for and of Athens. The immense architectural triumph was completed with a magnificent domed basilica. Contained within the Cathedrals’ walls are the tombs of two highly revered saints of the Greek Orthodox Church. Inside lay the bones of Saint Philothei, martyred in 1589 after she valiantly released Greek women who were enslaved in the harems of the Ottoman Empire. So too lies Gregory V the Ethnomartyr, who was hanged in 1821 and thrown into the Bosphorus after the Greek uprising (which later led to the Greek War of Independence). His body was rescued by Greek sailors and later enshrined. Today, the Cathedral remains a centerpiece of Athens and the Greek Orthodox faith, where coronations, weddings, and funerals are regularly held. Seems the King and Queen’s cornerstone that Christmas Day not only answered the call of their clergy, but also built a foundation for their people. : @gtorrijos : @kelly.murray Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens Athens, Greece c.1842 #accidentallywesanderson #accidentalwesanderson #wesanderson #thisisathens #thankyouforexploring #awa #visitgreece #allyouwantisgreece See more

Want to see ‘The French Dispatch’ before it hits the box office? We have 2 tickets to the NYFF premiere on October 2nd just for you! More in our Story - - Hollywood Melrose Hotel Los Angeles, CA eat. 1927 While some dream of being in the movies, others dream of designing them -- well, the movie theaters that is -- and the Hollywood Melrose Hotel provides little bit of both. The historic Los Angeles hotel was designed by architect S. Charles Lee, one of the most prol...ific movie theater designers of his time. When Lee embarked on his architectural ambitions in the early 1920s, Los Angeles was a boomtown for motion pictures. Silent films ruled the silver screen and studios like Paramount Pictures churned out star-studded films and beloved cartoons like Betty Boop and Popeye. Lee launched his career with the conception of L.A.’s Tower Theater, and six years later the Hollywood Melrose Hotel was born. Just down the block from Paramount’s studios, the Hotel proudly opened its doors to both celebrity guests and curious visitors. Its upscale luxury was garnished with photo-album-worthy views of the iconic Hollywood sign, and the Los Angeles Times lauded it as One more beauty from architect S. Charles Lee. After his architectural triumph, Lee continued his conception of sparkling marquees and ticket-filled box offices, design more than 400 theaters in California and Mexico, alone! In that time, the Hotel was bought and sold, eventually landing in the design skilled hands of another man. Edmon Simonian, an Armenian woodworker who immigrated to the U.S. in the 1970s, purchased the Hotel in 1998 after successfully running a local furniture design business. With help from his family, the Hotel was restored to its original, old Hollywood exuberance. Thanks to Simonian and Lee -- two skilled craftsmen who never crossed paths -- the Melrose Hotel has remained a timeless classic brimming with Hollywood charm. Know more? Please share below! : @missmerimak : @kelly.murray #accidentallywesanderson #discoverla #wesanderson #historichotels #accidentalwesanderson #thankyouforexploring #awa #vacoarchitecture #losangeles See more

Not all universities can trace their lineage back to an order by the King. Granted a charter in 1611 by the Polish King Sigismund III Vasa, the City of Pozna gained its first educational centre, starting a long tradition of academic excellence continued today by the Poznan University of Medical Sciences. Though that first college closed in the 18th century, its legacy continued with the founding of a new university in 1919. Coinciding with the independence of Poland follow...ing World War I, the university became renowned under the work of Florian Znaniecki, who established the school’s sociology department and would go on to teach at American universities such as Columbia and the University of Illinois. Following a brief hiatus during German occupation in World War II, the university would return in 1945 after professors had met with students in secret for almost 5 years. With growing numbers, the university decided to split its medical school away from the university in 1950, creating Poznan University of Medical Sciences as it is known today. Working with other universities across Europe and the globe, PUMS has become internationally recognized, and one of the top medical schools in Poland. With the grand forum of the Collegium Maius as their backdrop, medical students at the university continue a tradition set in motion centuries ago from the proclamation of Sigismund. If running late for class, however, they probably won’t get the royal treatment. Know more? Please comment below! : @dominikgehl : @seamus.mcmahon Collegium Maius Pozna, Poland est. 1910 #accidentallywesanderson #visitpoland #wesanderson #accidentalwesanderson #thankyouforexploring #poznan #awa #vacoarchitecture #poland See more