In Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, the Ryugyong Hotel was to be the tallest hotel in the world. In dictatorship regimes, monumental buildings serve an important purpose: they emphasize the government's claim to power. However, the dream of a propaganda palace failed. How did it happen? Find out more here!
The so-called UFO settlement in Taiwan is a long-abandoned ruin that was left unfinished in the 1970s. It's been slowly decaying for decades. What's the story behind the colorful, futuristic buildings and why was this project abandoned? Find out more about the UFO ghost town in this article!
Some associate it with historical, beautiful buildings. On the other hand, others see more decayed ruins by a roadside and numerous superfluous regulations if someone wants to repair such a building. Is cultural heritage management a curse or a blessing? Annette Liebeskind is a CHM expert and is our guest today. We have many questions and look forward to an exciting exchange!