The Bayon is a beautifully decorated Khmer Temple built in Cambodia, between the late 12th and the early 13th century. The Bayon is at the heart of Angkor Thom, and was considered the official state temple. Its unique feature is the numerous tranquil yet smiling faces on the towers that extend from the upper terrace. […]
Casa Milà, popularly known as La Pedrera, was built in Barcelona, Spain, between 1906 and 1912. One of the modernist buildings in Spain, Casa Milà with its undulating limestone façade, wrought iron cave-like balconies and windows, and an underground garage was one of the most innovative structures in architecture. The entire house is planned as
The Balmoral Castle was built in Aberdeenshire, Scotland between 1853 and 1856. The Balmoral Castle is one of the residences of the British Royal family. While the original castle was purchased by Prince Albert, the house was found too small, hence the present Balmoral Castle was built in the Scottish Baronial style of architecture in
The Ajanta and Ellora Caves were built close to the city of Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, between the 5th and the 10th century.The Ellora Caves are, in fact, 34 rock-cut temples. These temples were carved out of the vertical cliff of the Charanandari Hills. Out of the 34 temples, 17 were Hindu temples, 12 were Buddhist
The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican City, Rome, and was built between 1473 and 1483.The Sistine Chapel is a 3-storey high rectangular building with an unadorned simple exterior. Its splendour lies within the chapel, which has beautifully painted frescoes on the wall and specifically the ceiling. Michelangelo painted
Notre Dame is a Catholic cathedral built in Paris, France, between 1163 and 1345. Notre Dame is an exemplary work of French-Gothic architecture that was the first ever building to make use of the flying buttress as supports on the outside walls. 69 metres high, the Notre Dame contains a rose window stained glass and
The Arc de Triomphe I’Étoile is a monument built in Paris, France, between 1806 and 1826. One of Paris’ most iconic monuments, the Arc de Triomphe was built to commemorate and honour the soldiers who fought and died in the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. 50 metres in height the Arc was designed in a
The Buckingham Palace was built in Westminster in 1703. The Buckingham Palace was originally known as Buckingham House, which was built for the Duke of Buckingham. Only in 1761, did King George-III acquire it as Queen Charlotte’s private residence. In 1837, with the ascension of Queen Victoria, the Palace was enlarged and became the London
St. Paul’s Cathedral is an Anglican Cathedral built on Ludgate Hill, London, between 1675 and 1708. St. Paul’s Cathedral is considered one of the most identifiable and famous sites of London. Situated at the highest point of London, the Church was designed in the English Baroque style of architecture. 111 metres in height, the dome
The Bank of England was built in London, United Kingdom, in its current location in 1734. Established in 1694, the Bank of England was initially located in Walbrook, London. However during its reconstruction, the remains of an ancient Roman Temple of Mithras were uncovered. As a result, in 1735 the bank was shifted to its
The Djinguereber Mosque was built in the historical city of Timbuktu, West Africa, in 1327. The Djinguereber Mosque is constructed completely in mud brick and is a perfect example of earthen architecture. The method of construction required layer upon layer of wet soil to be applied to limestone rocks or bricks, which was the most
Alhambra is a palace-fort complex built in Granada, Spain, originally built in 889. The Alhambra was originally a small fortress, which was gradually rebuilt and renovated until 1333 when it was converted into a Royal Palace. The Alhambra was built in Abassid style of architecture with Byzantine influences. The structure is made from red clay
The Cubic Houses are a set of novel houses built in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in 1977. As the name suggests, these structures are actually cube shaped houses that the architect decided to tilt 45 degrees from the traditional shape of a house and rest them on hexagonal shaped pillars. The houses comprise three floors with a
The Catherine Palace was built in Tsarskoye Selo, Russia in 1717. The Catherine Palace was the summer residence for the Tsars. The interiors were constructed in neo-classical styles of the 18th century. Among other interiors, the Palace was known for its grand suit of formal rooms with painted ceilings and decorated rooms, and the formal
The Hanging Temple was built in the Shanxi Province, in China over 1,500 years ago. The Hanging Temple is an iconic structure because of its location. Built on a sheer precipice, the temple is kept steady by oak crossbeams that are fitted into chiseed holes in the side of the cliff. The main support structure