Some of the best examples of Gothic architecture are the Gothic cathedrals constructed in Europe during the Middle Ages. However, many secular buildings were constructed in this flamboyant style, one of which can be found in a small city in the utmost northwestern corner of Belgium. Not only has this building international significance, but it …
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Civilizations come and go, that’s human history in a nutshell. What’s fascinating is that many left behind amazing architectural treasures. Arguably the most important civilization in history was the Roman Empire. They shaped modern-day life in just about every corner of the planet. When you travel across Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East, you …
One of the greatest Flemish artists in history spent nearly a decade in Italy at the beginning of the 17th century and this influenced him a lot. This didn’t just reflect in the art that Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) produced around this time, but also in his architectural taste. He purchased a house in his …
In the late 19th century, a new architectural style emerged in Brussels that eventually spread to most other parts of Europe. The designs of Victor Horta were the first Art Nouveau buildings in history and spinoffs of his work popped up in various other places, including Italy. Here, the movement was referred to as “Stile …
Observation towers that serve as popular tourist attractions have a history that goes back to the World Fair of 1889 in Paris. This was the year that a huge steel structure known as the Eiffel Tower was erected, a building in Paris that has become the symbol of the French capital. It took until the …
Rotterdam is a major city in the Netherlands that is located in the province of South Holland. The city was founded in the 13th century and has since become one of the largest ports in the world. Its strategic location on the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta has made it an important commercial and industrial hub, and it …
It’s hard to believe that a factory could be described as one of the most beautiful structures ever built, but this is exactly what happened to this International Style building. This factory very immensely influential in the history of architecture and has therefore been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014. In this article, …
When you visit Stockholm, Sweden’s capital and largest city, you’ll definitely come across an imposing red brick building. That’s the magnificent city hall building, a structure that not only looks magnificent because of its location but also because of its distinctive design. In this article, you’ll discover some of the most interesting facts about Stockholm …
The city hall or town hall is usually the most important building in a city because it houses the local government offices. These buildings have been constructed in a wide variety of architectural styles which makes it very interesting to see how they blend into the city’s architectural landscape. Some feature distinctive bell towers while …
There are very few places in the world where you can come across a structure that was inaugurated by First Roman Emperor Augustus. That’s just one of the fascinating stories that this open-air theatre in the heart of the Italian capital has to tell. The city of Rome is full of surprises and is home …