In the heart of the Xiuwu region of China, “Hometown Moon� by Syn Architects stands as an inspiring example of how modern architecture can seamlessly blend with nature and culture. Located near the base of Yuntai Mountain, this extraordinary...

Imagine attending a concert where nature itself becomes part of the performance. Nestled in a former limestone quarry in Sweden, Dalhalla is one of the most unique outdoor concert venues in the world. With its stunning backdrop and remarkable...

The pazo of San Lorenzo in Santiago is a medieval monastery converted into a residential palace. It dates back to the 13th century, when Martín Arias, the bishop of Zamora, founded a chapel dedicated to St. Lawrence. It later became a modest...

An ancient Roman sarcophagus, discovered on a beach and repurposed as a bar at a Black Sea resort near Varna, has been confirmed as an authentic artifact, raising significant concerns about Bulgaria?s cultural heritage...

Samuel-Novarro House, also known as the Samuel-Novarro Residence, is a historic Mayan Revival single-family dwelling designed by Lloyd Wright in 1928. Located in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, Hollywood manager Louis Samuel and his wife. The...

The underground city of Naours, located in northern Middle Ages. This underground shelter, known locally as “many�, was used by the inhabitants of the area to protect themselves from invaders and war conflicts, such as the Norman invasions and...

The Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum, designed by KRIS YAO | ARTECH, is a museum in Taibao City, Chiayi County,

Located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Downhill House is an 18th-century manor by the ocean, which is currently in ruins. The house’s story begins with the 4th Earl of Bristol, Frederick who had the idea for the house first. There is also a...

Mediterranean vernacular architecture is characterized by its adaptation to the climate and landscape, focusing on functionality and sustainability. Common features include thick stone or adobe walls for insulation, flat or low-pitched roofs to...

Revitalizing Lisbon’s Rua da Junqueira, this renovation project, House Altinho by António Costa Lima Arquitectos, transforms a historic warehouse into a stunning home. Open and sunny interiors offer three verandas designed with a new steel...

Located in India, Meenakshi Amman Temple is one of the oldest and most impressive temples in the country. Going back to more than a millennium ago, the temple is mostly famous for its exterior which consists of mostly blue, tiny sculptures from...

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The Wedge office building designed by A-Lab Architects consists of 11 floors. Built on a narrow plot in Oslo,

In Sultanahmet, a historic building that embodies the architectural features of three different periods stands out. The mega city of Istanbul, in addition to its modern structures, also hosts historical buildings inherited from various civilizations...

Located in Sirmione, Italy, Scaligero Castle is one of the most unique castles not only in Europe but in the world. The castle is on the surface of Lake Garda and it served as the entrance to the city for centuries. Moreover, some parts of the...

Located in Gampola Town, Sri Lanka, Ambuluwawa Tower is a modern structure that is dedicated to the cultural and religious diversity of the country. Sri Lanka has a population of only 22 million which is not that much. However, despite the low...

Due to the harsh mountainous topography, the ancient people of Eastern Armenia had to dig cave dwellings at Old Khndzoresk in the 13th century. The village was still inhabited until the late 1950s. According to an estimation, there lived around...

Santuario della Madonna delle Lacrime or The Basilica of the Madonna (Our Lady of Tears), is a modernistic Roman Catholic Marian shrine church located in Syracuse, Sicily in Italy. The 20th-century church is modeled on the shape of a teardrop to...

The Teatro del Mondo, designed by Aldo Rossi in 1979, is a floating theater in Venice, Italy. Antonio Martinelli (function ($) { var $self = $(\'.adace-loader-666002a4f12fd\'); var $wrapper =...

Located in Kent, England, Leeds Castle is a medieval structure that passed down from king to king and then from lord to lord. It is on a small inland island that formed due to River Len which is one of the longest rivers in the United Kingdom with...

The RV FLIP (Floating Instrument Platform) is a unique research vessel operated by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. It was designed and built in 1962 by the Marine Physical Laboratory at Scripps. (function...

The Stoosbahn Railway connects Schwyz with Stoos’s car-free village and mountain resort, sitting at about 1300 meters up. It is the world’s steepest railway. Located in Switzerland, the funicular railway took about 14 years to construct and was...

One of the oldest optical illusions in the world is carved at Tamil Nadu’s Airavatesvara Temple, a marvel of Chola architecture built in the 12th century. This remarkable piece of art is said to be around 900 years old. The temple, located in...

Nilometers were structures that measured the clarity and water level of the Nile River during flood seasons long before the construction of the Aswan Dam. There are three kinds of nilometers, the simplest comprising a tall column erected inside a...

Located in the Bayreuth region of Germany, also the name of the district, the Hermitage is a museum complex that exhibits buildings and artifacts from various eras of German history. The museum consists of an old palace, a new palace, a landscape...