Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, Boulder

Boulder's sister city Dushanbe, Tajikistan, donated this ornate building to the City of Boulder more than a decade ago. Builders imported and erected more than 30 tons of material to build the structure, which was finished in 1988. It quickly assumed a prominent role in Boulder history. Now a popular gathering place among locals, this cultural spot serves an array of exotic cuisine (Burmese Coconut Curry and Tajik Plov for example) and fine teas in rooms boasting bright designs and colorful African artifacts.