Neon dreams and the birth of the strip
The rise of the themed megaresorts
The glass revolution and modern luxury
The secret psychology of casino design
The future of spectacle and sustainability
What famous European city's canals and bridges are replicated at the Venetian resort?

sonia Place iconic hotel towers to discover how resort architecture shaped the Las Vegas Strip.

sonia In the 1990s, resorts like Luxor and Excalibur recreated historical and mythical wonders at a colossal scale.
What high-tech technique did the Venetian's architects use to make sure their replica buildings matched the real Italian landmarks?
sonia Themed Las Vegas Megaresorts
They built a volcano right on the Strip, And turned the desert to a fantasy trip.

sonia The Venetian and Paris Las Vegas built meticulously scaled replicas of famous European landmarks.
What is painted on the indoor ceiling of the Venetian's Grand Canal Shoppes to mimic the outdoors?
Which medieval-themed resort features colorful castle turrets designed to attract families?
Luxor sky beam: The Luxor pyramid's light beam is so bright that pilots can see it from up to 275 miles away.
Which megaresort, opening in 1989, features an iconic 54-foot artificial volcano that erupts nightly?
A very large vacation resort that typically incorporates an extensive variety of lodging, dining, and entertainment facilities. In 1989, Steve Wynn ushered in this format by opening The Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip.
