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| Locations tagged as "architecture": |
 |  | La Sagrada Familia - Gaudi Best to start with one of Gaudi's most famous works in Barcelona if interested to follow his traces all across town. The construction of this giant temple started in 1882 not expected to be completed for another 30 to 80 years. Until his death in 1926, Gaudi played an...  |
 | | Barri Gòtic - 'The Gothic Quarter' The Barri Gòtic ('Gothic Quarter' in Catalan) is the centre of the old city of Barcelona. Anyway, whether beautiful and romantic Barri Gòtict is truly Gothic is the subject of endless debate,it is, on the other hand, definately the most evocative neighborhood in S... |
 | | The Hieronymites Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos) The Hieronimytes Monastery is certainly one of the most famous buildings in Lisbon. The construction began probably in 1501 and lasted for almost 100 years. Mosteiro dos Jeronimos is a product of the Age of Great Discoveries, when Portugal was one of the most rich and p... |
 | | Torre de Belém: the Tower of Lisbon This beautiful tower is a part of fortification system of Lisbon. It was constructed in the years 1515-1521 in the portusuese late gothic style, so-called Manueline style (named after king Manuel I 1469-1521). The tower originally stood on a little island, surrounded b... |
 | | Ponte Vasco da Gama: the Bridge Over Rio Tejo Ponte Vasco da Gama is the longest bridge in Europe (with the total length of 17 km - 10,7 miles!). It has six road lanes and spans the Tagus River (which is especially wide here) near Lisbon. Coming to Lisbon from the south (by car or by bus) you will probably need t... |
 | | Casa Calvet Since Restaurant Casa Calvet opened its doors in 1994, the chef Miquel Alija has elaborated his own cuisine, full of nuances and original, reconciling state of the art creation with longstanding Mediterranean tradition. The cooking combines the vanguardism of other grea... |
 | | Basilique du Sacré-Cœur Featuring in the popular 2001 film "Amelie", mentioned in the song "Evil and a Heathen" by the British band Franz Ferdinand - the 1880 build majestic building has not lost its appeal. The Sacré-Cœur Basilica ("Basilica of the Sacred Heart"), a Roman Catholic basili... |
 |  | Melbourne Park Home of the famed "Australian Open", Melbourne Park, and the surrounding Sports and Olympic precinct, is an impressive site to visit for all sports fans. Modern arena architecture and beautiful landscaped gardens are worth the visit - but naturally, there are plenty of ... |
 | | Palau Güell Antoni Gaudi's first major work for his patron and friend, industrial tycoon Count Eusebi Güell. The luxurious palace close to La Rambla was commissioned by Güell in 1880 and finished by Gaudi around 1888. The place where it stands was in that time the center of Bar... |
 |  | Poble Espanyol Poble Espanyol (The Spanish Village) was built on Montjuïc for the 1929 World Exhibition. It is a theme park with reproductions of buildings from all parts of Spain - Castilian, Andalusian and Basque architechture for example. There are also numerous shops selling han... |
|  | Torre Agbar This magnificent skyskraper in Carrer de Badajos near the Plaça de les Glories Catalanes has changed the city's skyline forever. Designed by renowned architect Jean Nouvelle, it was opened in June 2005. Agbar Tower (the name contains two words, ("aguas"+"Barcelona") is... |
 | | La Pedrera Venturing to the La Pedrera is much like entering the intense dreamworld of Antoni Gaudí. This masterpiece was built between 1905 and 1910 and is now considered as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site called the "Works of Antoni Gaudí." Formerly known as the Casa Mi... |
 | | Hospital de Sant Pau The Hospital of the Holy Cross and St. Paul (Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau) is one of the major works of Catalan modernism. The architect Domènech i Montaner worked on it during 1902-1912, the construction was finished only in 1930 by his son. This unusual ho... |
 | | Old Town & Old Town Square,... Take your time to explore the numerous sights demanding your attention... The Old Town is, like the name probably makes you guess, the original place of settlement in Prague, to be complemented in the 14th century by the foundation of the New Town. Stare Mesto, li... |
 | | Nerudova ulica - up to the Castle If you decide to go to the Prague Castle from Mala Strana (Lesser Town or Small Quarter), you will inevitably go up the Nerudova - one of the most beautiful streets in Prague. The name is an hommage to Jan Neruda (1834-1891), famous Czech author who immortalized the str... |
 | | Staromĕstská radnice - Old Town Hall The Old Town Hall was built in 14th century for the representatives of Old Town inhabitants (at that time Prague consisted of several separate towns, one of them was Staré Mĕsto). The elaborate, world-famous medieval astronomical clock (Orloj->coming from Latin/Ita... |
 | | Rasin Building One of the few central-European cities not reduced to rubble and ashes due to World War II bombing, Prague was, nevertheless, left with somewhat empty spaces wanting to be filled with life again. The impressive Rasin Building at the bank of Vltava, designed by the C... |
 |  | Novoměstská Radnice - New Town Hall The building with interesting Renaissance gables was built during the 14th century and underwent numerous reconstructions and ad-ons. It served as the Town Hall to the burghers of the New Town. Not really new, it's the part of Prague founded by Charles IV in 14th centu... |
 | | St. George's Basilica at Prague Castle St. George's Basilica is the best-preserved Romanesque church in Prague and it´s also the oldest church building within the Prague Castle complex. Founded by Prince Vratislav (915-921), was enlarged in 973 with the building of St. George's Benedictine Convent. It w... |
 | | Puerta de Jerez Tarifa is like a city within a city. One thing that may distract you from the gorgeous beaches is the sight of the "Puerta de Jerez" (Door of the Jerez) which is an archway built in the 15th century that leads into inner depths of the city. Within the walls that surroun... |
 | | Flatiron Building This architectural marvel, designed by Daniel Burnham in 1902, is a New York icon. The 20-story “flatiron” design has a limestone facade and was once considered as the tallest building in the city during the time of its completion. It's imposing structure and unique... |
 | | GELLÉRT GYÓGYFÜRDÖ The top of the range, apparently. Gellert is now a posh hotel. The baths are separated – men only areas in the back. Many good and deep hot pools. Wait until you get a load of the sauna towel available in the changing and sleeping areas. Mud baths and mixed swimming ... |
 | | Casa Amatller The Casa Amatller, designed by the artist Josep Puig i Cadafalch, is the building adjacent to Gaudí's Casa Batlló. Immediately in front of the entrance to the Casa Amatller, a tile in the ground marks the 0 km. of the European Route of Modernism. The goal behind crea... |