Did you know the Stoa of Attalos was built between 159 BC - 138 BC. The impressive columns measured over 116 m long and 20 m deep, with two rows of 45 columns. It was used to house shops and businesses for the Athenians. Some say it was the first ancient shopping centre! - SeenByNina
The vast, impossibly intricate ceiling inside Gaudi’s temple. 130+ years later and it’s still being constructed. It’s amazing/moving how his legacy and vision continues to be upheld…
[Woman reading newspaper while seated beside building columns] (LOC) by The Library of Congress Via Flickr: Rizzuto, Angelo,, 1906-1967,, photographer. [Woman reading newspaper while seated beside building columns] 01/27/1950 [27 January 1950] 1 photograph : gelatin silver print ; sheet 26 x 21 cm (8 x 10 in. format) Notes: Title devised by Library staff. On verso: “32”. Stamped on verso: “A.A. Rizzuto - Box 325, General P.O. New York City”. Forms part of: Anthony Angel Collection (Library of Congress). Subjects: Reading–New York (State)–New York–1950. Women–New York (State)–New York–1950. Newspapers–New York (State)–New York–1950. Columns–New York (State)–New York–1950. United States–New York (State)–New York. Format: Gelatin silver prints–1950. Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication. For information see “Anthony Angel Collection…” www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/730_ange.htmlRepository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.printPart Of: Anthony Angel Collection (Library of Congress) (DLC) 94837687 Higher resolution image is available (Persistent URL):hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.69351Call Number: LOT 15144-B, no. 2