Photography Book Documents Architecture of Socialist-Era Hotels

A newly published photography book titled "Socialist Hotels" focuses on the architecture of hospitality buildings constructed across Eastern Europe and the post-Soviet landscape during the socialist era, according to a report by The Guardian's culture section.

The Guardian described the book as the first photography collection to focus solely on this category of buildings. According to the report, these state-constructed hotels were originally used by visiting government workers as well as ordinary citizens.

The Guardian characterized the structures today as "a fascinating legacy of a social and cultural idiosyncrasy," reflecting the distinct architectural and political context in which they were built.

The book, "Socialist Hotels," is authored by photographer Elena Amabili and published by FUEL, according to the source.

The Guardian's report was accompanied by a gallery of images from the book, showcasing examples of the hotel architecture featured in the publication.