Liberty was fascinating to walk through. Sure, it’s a fancy department store. But it is gorgeous and well preserved. A balance of modern and functional and old that does not exist on my usual side of the world.

The image shows a detailed wooden carving of a bird perched on a post, situated inside a multi-story building with ornate wooden architecture. People can be seen in the background, indicating a lively, possibly commercial space. The focus is on the bird sculpture.