Tag: construction

• Picturesque Arequipa – A UNESCO World Heritage Site | Discovering Peru

  

  Arequipa, also known as La Cuidad Blanca or the “White City”, was an extraordinary Spanish colonial city in Peru to visit. In hindsight, I wish that I dedicated more time here to stay and play. The city of Arequipa was magnificent to see with its 16th – 17th century Baroque facades, and elaborate architecture. All…

  shezlikethewind

  September 21, 2022

  Jetsetting, UNESCO

  adventure, america, architecture, arequipa, baroque, construction, convent, explore, historic, history, luxury, peru, peruvian, road trip, south america, spanish, tourist, travel, UNESCO, vacation, white city

• The Watts Towers of Simon Rodia – State Historic Park | Exploring Los Angeles, California

  

  The first time I read about Watts Towers, I was in grade school and living in Glendale, which is a suburb of Los Angeles. Even at a young age I was intrigued by this public art work display, and the artist behind it, Simon Rodia. Although I am not an artist, I have always had…

  shezlikethewind

  April 7, 2021

  U.S. National Parks, USA Travel

  art, artist, california, construction, explore, historic, history, hollywood, italian, los angeles, road trip, simon rodia, state park, tile, travel, vacation, watts towers