Architectural Masterpieces through Time

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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


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