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Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Gartner Auditorium
A grand organ's renovated concert space is housed in an unexpected institution.
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Architectural Wonders
Architecture is the art that molds our landscapes into the backdrops that enrich our lives. What denotes an architectural wonder you ask? Sometimes it’s a well known town staple, other times it’s a hidden gem. So keep your eyes peeled.
Bucharest, Romania
Palace of the Parliament
Containing 1.5 billion pounds of steel and bronze, the Palace of Parliament is the heaviest building in the world.
Chiemsee, Germany
Schloss Herrenchiemsee
Explore this unfinished mansion on a secluded island in Germany's Lake Chiemsee.
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Lincoln Cathedral
This cathedral was once the tallest building in the world -- surpassing the Pyramids of Giza.
Taipei City, Taiwan
The Grand Hotel Taipei
This lodging and its antiquities can be yours to behold for a cool $5,500 per night.
Tokyo, Japan
Meiji Jingu
A shrine where the living venerate the spiritual world through sake offerings.
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Milan, Italy
Porta Sempione
Napoleon commissioned it to celebrate his victories. The Austrians finished it. The bas-reliefs show his defeat at Leipzig.
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Milan, Italy
Casa Manzoni
Alessandro Manzoni rewrote Italy's most famous novel in this house to help unify the national language after 1861.
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La Jolla, California, United States
Salk Institute
This scientific research institute is considered the defining work of architect Louis Kahn.
Admont, Austria
Admont Abbey Library
This design of this monastery library - the largest in the world - was inspired by the ideals of the Age of Enlightenment.
Washington DC, United States
Hillwood Estate
A mid-1950s Estate belonging to the heir of an American cereal empire showcases a lifestyle of 18th century European décor while also providing a space for the occasional philanthropic party…or two.
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Washington DC, United States
The Renwick Gallery
Became the first museum intentionally designed for art to "encourage American genius," and so was dubbed the "American Louvre" to establish Washington as the cultural center of the nation.
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Washington DC, United States
Larz Anderson House
Once described as a “Florentine villa in the midst of American independence,” this turn-of-the-20th century aristocratic mansion was built in a European state of mind with its dominating English and Italian influences.
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Washington DC, United States
Union Station
The 96-foot high Main Hall coffered ceiling is an example of an interior indebted to Burnham’s signature neoclassical design as its gold leaf trim reflects the natural light entering from the large Diocletian windows.
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Brighton, United Kingdom
Royal Pavilion
This museum was originally built as a summer palace for King George IV.
Berlin, Germany
Amtsgericht Wedding
The neo-Gothic design of this courthouse was inspired by Germany's first castle.
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Istanbul, Turkey
Dolmabahçe Palace
Situated on the banks of the Bosphorus Strait, the Dolmabahçe Palace is the former administrative center for the Ottoman Empire.
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Hillah,Babil, Iraq
Ishtar Gate
Built in 575 BC, the Ishtar Gate was conceived as part of a grand processional way into the city of Babylon.
Ontario, Canada
Rideau Street Chapel
Originally built in 1888, the Rideau Street Chapel is now housed in the National Gallery of Canada.
Recife, Brazil
Cine São Luiz
The Cine São Luiz is one of the only theaters in the world that has stained-glass windows.
Penang, Malaysia
Kek Lok Si Temple
Featuring thousands of images and sculptures of Buddha, the Kek Lok Si Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia.
Kyiv, Ukraine
Iskul Hildenbrand House
Affectionately known as the Pink Castle by locals, the Iskul Hildenbrand House looks like something straight out of a fairy tale.
Budapest, Hungary
Kazinczy Street Synagogue
Along with its significance as a center of traditional Orthodox Jewish life, the Synagogue is noted for its decidedly Art Nouveau architecture.
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Mysuru, India
Mysore Palace
Celebrated as a royal residence recognized for its elegance and ornate interiors.
Delhi, India
Safdarjung’s Tomb
Built in 1754, this garden tomb is the final resting place of Safdarjung, a royal court member and whistleblower who challenged the corruption of the declining Mughal Empire.
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Kohtla-Järve, Estonia
Palace of Culture
The Palace of Culture is one of the most well-preserved examples of Stalinist architecture still remaining in Estonia.
Jaipur, India
Patrika Gate
The original gates defended a fortified city. This one defends Asia's largest circular park on a traffic circle.
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Jaipur, India
Nahargarh Fort
The name of this historic fortification surrounding Jaipur means "The Abode of Tigers".
Versailles, France
Château de Versailles
Originally built as a hunting lodge, Versailles became the seat of power for the French monarchy until the French Revolution.
Vienna, Austria
Stephansdom
Although construction of this cathedral started in 1137, St. Stephen's as we know it today wasn't completed for over 800 years.
Munich, Germany
Schleissheim Palace
The Schleissheim Palace is considered one of the finest examples of European architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Helsinki, Finland
National Library of Finland
Despite having more than 67 miles of shelf space, this library stores most of its materials, including the world's largest collection on the Russian Empire, in a cave.
Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Mir Arab Madrassah
This religious school in Central Asia has served as a prestigious educational center since it was established in the early 16th century.