Barcelona is a cultural hub and historic city in the province of Catalonia in Spain. Among the many attractions therein, is the architectural work by Antoni Gaudi, a Catalan architect born in 1852. Life History Antoni Gaudi i Cornet … Continue reading The Life and Architectural Works of Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona
Ancient civilizations loved building pyramids. There are dozens of them across the world, and many are still in amazing condition despite being centuries old. Each civilization that built them had its take on the structure. While there are some similarities … Continue reading Architecture: Fascinating Pyramids From All Around the World
Japanese Buddhist temples are famous for their unique architectural style, stunning statues and tranquil grounds. Almost every municipality in Japan has at least one temple, while large cultural centres have hundreds of them. The temples hold and display sacred Buddhist … Continue reading Architecture of Buddhist Temples in Japan: An Amalgamation of Chinese Styles and Japanese Variants
What would it be like to drive high up on a bridge that would almost make you feel you’re touching the sky? Amazing, isn’t it? You can experience it on the tallest bridges in the world. The list of tallest … Continue reading The Tallest Bridges in the World Are the Epitome of Architectural Engineering Marvels
The Air Force One is the official aircraft of the President of the United States. The aircraft is controlled by the United States Air Force and stands as a symbol of the American presidency and the power the head of … Continue reading Air Force One: The Most Celebrated Aircraft in the World
In a remote desert valley of Hadramawt in Yemen, lies an astounding walled city with 500-year-old skyscrapers. According to the Guinness World Records, Shibam has the oldest skyscrapers known to mankind. Perhaps most remarkable of all is the fact that … Continue reading The 500-Year-Old Skyscrapers of Yemen
Throughout history, Bengal has always been a place of great importance for numerous reasons. Its fertile soils, location, its topography, its cultural heritage, and beliefs of the Bengali people are just some of the reasons that highlight the importance of … Continue reading Understanding Ancient Bengali Society through Architecture
The Louvre Museum and Pyramid in Paris, France is one of the most-visited museums in the world with thousands of tourists visiting the iconic landmark every day. It is a crucial tourist hotspot in Paris and a remarkable part of … Continue reading Louvre Museum and Pyramid: A Stature of Art and Culture
Namibia is a country located in Southern Africa that shares its borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east, South Africa to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The country, formerly called South … Continue reading Architectural Legacy of German Colonialism in Namibia