Architectural Masterpieces through Time
20 of Zaha Hadid's Most Iconic Buildings
Zaha Hadid (1950 - 2016) was a world-renowned architect. She won several awards and was the first woman to receive the Pritzker Prize. Hadid who always had...Read More
Top 10 Castles in the United Kingdom
Current researchers debate what the term "castle" covers, but generally consider it "a fortified place of residence." For hundreds of years, England...Read More
10 Defining Characteristics of Gothic Architecture
The Gothic technique - extending from the 12th to 16th centuries - was a predominant architectural style of the...Read More
10 Stonehenge Facts and Information about its History
There are countless legends about the origin of Stonehenge and its purpose, but it remains one of the world's great enigmas. Who...Read More
15 Defining Parts of a Castle
Castles developed over an extensive period of five centuries. The word itself came from the Latin "castellum" meaning...Read More
Top 10 Historical Monuments from the Ancient World
The ancient world is one that is laden with marvels - from philosophy and politics to technology and architecture, the ancient Greek and Roman influence is one that we cannot escape...Read More
List of 20 Most Spectacular Art Deco Skyscrapers in the U.S.
Art Deco was an art and architecture movement which emerged in France shortly before the outbreak of World War I in 1914 and spread around the world in the...Read More
10 Masterpieces of Victorian Architecture
The term Victorian architecture describes several - predominantly revival - architectural styles that were popular from the mid- to the end of the 19th century; this period largely corresponds to...Read More
10 Splendid Examples of Byzantine Architecture
Byzantine architecture refers to the architectural style that flourished between the 4th and 15h century on Byzantine-held territories although its influence reached far beyond the Empire's borders. Unfortunately...Read More
List of Top 10 Antoni Gaudi Works
Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926) is probably the most famous and admired Catalan architect. He was the leading figure of the so-called Modernisme or Catalan Modernism (a Catalan equivalent to Art Nouveau)...Read More
7 Amazing Forts, Fortresses and Castles in Africa
Africa has played host to numerous civilizations, colonial powers and invaders from both east and west. Thus it isn't a surprise that many forts, fortresses and castles in Africa bear great resemblance to...Read More
5 Most Impressive Historic Mosques in Spain
The Muslim Moors ruled Spain for much of the medieval period and left a significant mark on Spanish architecture which can be observed to this day. Many...Read More
20 Most Beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright Houses
The celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) designed and built hundreds of houses that had a major influence on the 20th century residential architecture in the United States. Today...Read More
List of 7 Finest Examples of Mughal Architecture
Mughal architecture flourished in the Indian subcontinent from the 16th until the early 18th century when the Mughal Empire was at its height...Read More
10 Masterpieces of Baroque Architecture
Baroque architecture flourished between the late 16th and mid-18th century. The architectural style which emerged in Italy soon spread to...Read More
5 Most Beautiful Surviving Mayan Pyramids
Just like ancient Egyptians, the Maya built pyramids as well. But unlike ancient Egyptian pyramids which more or less look the same, the...Read More
10 Architectural Jewels of the Ancient World
Despite being thousands of years old, architectural achievements of our ancestors still impress with their splendor and...Read More
List of 10 Biggest Castles in Europe
Europe is famous for its rich history, culture and impressive architecture which tells a story about its past and people. Europe's castles offer the best insight into...Read More
List of Top 10 Most Spectacular Gothic Buildings
Gothic architecture developed in the mid-12th century France from where it spread to other parts of Western Europe and became the predominant architectural style...Read More