Pilgrims, cameleers, incense traders, empire builders, and even Lawrence of Arabia have passed through these lands. Now, it’s the turn of curious travellers.

By freeing concrete from its straightjacket, Oscar Niemeyer gave birth to a new architectural language in the 20th century. From Rio to Paris, his buildings with alluring curves stand as a testament ...

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