Updated: 21/11/2011 12:07 | By Nick Bruno, contributor, MSN Travel
Guess which formerly tacky Spanish seaside resort won an Urban Design award?

Read on for the shortlist and winners



Read on for the shortlist and winners (© Balmori Associates)
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The 2011 WAN (World Architecture News) Urban Design Awards showcase stunning urban architecture and landscaping from around the globe.Two winners have been announced - one has been built, the other hasn't. Tell us which ones you'd like to add to your must-visit list?

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