Had the chance to visit recently to pay respects to a deceased relative. Was absolutely blown away by the size and scale of this monument, and the incredible architecture elements. It sits mainly inside a mountain, and the outer buildings really do justice to the size and scale of the conflict.

Edit: This is a monument to fascism, built by a fascist dictator. Please read the comments for further information and context that I was not aware of.

I get it, it’s just a big advertisement, but it’s super cool looking

I've been trying to identify this building with no luck. It shows up in several fashion campaign videos/photos (El Corte Inglés, Mango, Massimo Dutti, RAINS), always shot from the inside, never naming the location. A Spanish location-scouting agency lists it in their catalog but won't disclose the name to non-professionals. Hoping someone here recognizes it.

https://www.locationagency.com/en/mango-alec-latan-3301/

I've found many pics in the web, but none gives a clue. From them, I've got some facts.

Raw board-formed concrete (visible wood-grain texture), rust staining bleeding down from the top of several walls/columns

Purely monumental / sculptural — no apparent practical function (similar in spirit to parts of the Igualada Cemetery by Miralles & Pinós, but larger)

At least two circular courtyards, 3+ storeys tall, very high ceilings

One courtyard has a ramp winding around its perimeter; the other has openings/viewpoints ("miradores") looking into it (see the pic with those big openings)

A folded-plate ("origami") concrete staircase, no railings, appears at least twice (pics)

A very large outdoor stepped area (like a monumental staircase or terraced amphitheater), plain concrete, no railings (pics)

Interior is walkable/open in most places; ground floor has unusually high ceilings

Roof over the courtyards appears to rest on piles, structurally separated from the walls (pics)

Algeria holds more Roman ruins than almost any country outside Italy, serving as a powerful testament to its status as one of the empire's most crucial provinces. Ancient centers like Djemila, Tipasa, and Timgad still showcase remarkably intact temples, theaters, paved streets, and aqueducts that have endured for nearly two millennia. Chief among these is Timgad, often dubbed the "Pompeii of North Africa." Founded around 100 CE by Emperor Trajan as a colony for veterans of the Legio III Augusta, Timgad was built ex nihilo (literally from nothing) on unoccupied land. Because urban planners didn't have to navigate any pre-existing structures, the UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts a famously pristine grid layout that provides an unmatched window into daily imperial life.

Yet, long before Roman stonemasons broke ground, indigenous Numidian civilization flourished across the region. A striking reminder of this pre-Roman heritage is the Medracen, a massive royal tumulus mausoleum located near Batna. Dating back to roughly the 3rd century BCE, it stands as Algeria's oldest surviving monumental structure. Built by and for Numidian monarchs before direct imperial control took root, its architecture beautifully reflects early local traditions alongside subtle Hellenistic-Punic artistic influences.

The transition from sovereign Numidian territory to a Roman province was a gradual historical evolution spanning centuries rather than a sudden event. The initial foothold began around 206 BCE when King Masinissa allied with Rome against Carthage during the Second Punic War, forging an independent kingdom entangled with Roman interests. Tensions escalated during the Jugurthine War (112–105 BCE), pulling Rome deeper into regional politics. The true turning point came in 46 BCE, when Julius Caesar defeated King Juba I at the Battle of Thapsus and officially annexed Numidia into the new province of Africa Nova, marking the start of direct Roman rule. Subsequent reorganizations under Emperor Augustus in 25 BCE and Septimius Severus around 198 CE ultimately cemented Numidia as its own distinct, highly influential province of the empire.

The Basilica of Bom Jesus Church located in Goa is one of a kind in India and is known for its exemplary baroque architecture. Built in 1594 and consecrated in 1605, the building of this church coincides with the beginning of Christianity in India. The church is located in Old Goa in Bainguinim about 10 km away from Panjim. The oldest church in Goa, it holds the remains of St. Francis Xavier, a special friend of St. Ignatius Loyola with whom he founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Even after 400 years, the remains are in good condition and are taken out once every decade. 

A site with rich cultural and religious significance, the Basilica of Bom Jesus has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Literally translating to 'Holy Jesus', this is the only church in Old Goa that is not been plastered on the outside. The facade of the church has triangular roofing which is delicately carved with the initials 'IHS', which is an abbreviation for Jesuit emblem meaning 'Jesus, Saviour of Men'.

Inside, the floor of the Basilica is made of marble mosaic with precious stones, giving it a solemn appearance. The interior is embellished with a screen that runs from the floor to the ceiling and has the image of St. Ignatius Loyola protecting an infant Jesus.

This massive urban vision proposed replacing crowded city blocks with towering conical megastructures. Richard Buckminster Fuller and Shoji Sadao designed the Slum-clearance scheme for Harlem in 1965. Planned for New York, New York, USA, this theoretical concept aimed to house thousands of residents in elevated networks, leaving the ground level open for highways and parks.

The Mahabodhi Temple Complex is one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, and particularly to the attainment of Enlightenment. The first temple was built by Emperor Asoka in the 3rd century B.C., and the present temple dates from the 5th or 6th centuries. It is one of the earliest Buddhist temples built entirely in brick, still standing in India, from the late Gupta period.