It seems that everyone looks for the easily identified Chinese Village on Riviera Drive, but with a little effort and a good map, you can see all the villages in a leisurely drive through the neighborhood.
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The Chinese Village consists of just eight houses, but a bamboo wall, colorful tile roofs, decorative gates, and Asian architectural elements truly make this a distinctive neighborhood.
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Look for the steeply pitched roofs that define these homes that resemble the farm style dwellings of Dutch colonists who once occupied South Africa.
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The 18th century style chateaux in this area boast large backyards. Architectural elements include rounded towers, wrought iron balconies, and red brick.
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This neighborhood of 18th century French townhomes features enclosed courtyards, open-air porches, and kitchen gardens. The front entrances of these houses have elaborate French-style doors and ornate trim. Also known as the "French Provincial Village."
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Large dwellings styled to resemble a 17th century Italian villa. Look for large walled gardens and exterior staircases.
Located between San Antonio Avenue, San Esteban Avenue, Monserrate Street, and Segovia Street.
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The Pioneer Village features several Colonial Revival homes based on designs from late 19th Century New England, which were in turn based on Georgian architecture from England and France.
