This type of Islamic architecture emerged on the Indian subcontinent and was exclusively commissioned by Muslim dynasties of the Mughal Empire in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Mughal Architecture is defined by bulbous onion domes, slender minarets that were usually placed on the corners, and magnificent ornamentation. The style is a remarkable combination of …
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This beautiful architectural style is named after a renowned Venetian architect who live and worked in the Republic of Venice in the 16th century. Andrea Palladio (1508-1580) was highly influenced by ancient architecture, especially Greek and Roman. He developed a style of symmetry and perspective inspired by ancient architect Vitruvius (80-15 B.C.). His work transformed …
Victorian Architecture is a remarkable architectural movement because it doesn’t refer to a specific style but to a period in architectural history. It encompasses a wide range of buildings that were constructed in Revival styles during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). This era started around 1850 and continued throughout the 19th century. It was …
The capital city of the state of the Free State of Saxony in the eastern part of Germany is home to some amazing feats of architecture. What’s remarkable is that Dresden isn’t a very old city, at least not compared to some other major cities in Germany and other parts of Europe. It was nothing …
There are plenty of beautiful landmarks in Rome, a city that makes you feel as if you are walking in a huge open-air museum. No city in the world features as many ancient obelisks as the capital city of Italy. These include 8 ancient Egyptian obelisks and 5 ancient Roman obelisks. These are accompanied by …
In the heart of the second-most populous city in the Netherlands, you can find one of the most stunning feats of architecture in the world. The Market Hall is by far the most beautiful landmark in Rotterdam and combines striking modern architecture with beautiful art. What’s remarkable about this structure is that it’s a multi-purpose …
The capital city of Saxony is the second-most populous city in the state after Leipzig and the 12th-most populous city in Germany. Dresden is, however, home to some of the most stunning feats of architecture in the country, most of which can be found in the historical heart of the city. Established along the banks …
When you climb to one of the upper levels of the most famous tower in the world, then this is the most notable building when you look down. The Eiffel Tower is the most prominent landmark in Paris and provides amazing views of the city, including that of a complex of buildings across the Seine …
The fifth-largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom is home to some of the most stunning buildings in the country. This includes this fantastic example of Baroque Revival architecture that stands majestically at a popular riverside location in the city. This famous landmark in Liverpool is one of the so-called “Three Graces” and has become …
Several types of revival architecture emerged in the 19th century, and this makes it all the most remarkable that this particular type was only developed in its final decades. Baroque architecture was the most popular style in Europe from the early 17th to the mid-18th century and eventually spread all around the world. Defined by …