10 Hidden Gem UNESCO World Heritage Sites Worth Visiting
From waterfalls in Argentina to old-growth trees in Japan, these under-the-radar destinations deserve a spot on your bucket list.
From waterfalls in Argentina to old-growth trees in Japan, these under-the-radar destinations deserve a spot on your bucket list.
Celebrate 20 years of Google Earth by testing your knowledge of iconic skylines.
Its cantilevered tiers hang over a 30-foot waterfall—Frank Lloyd Wright’s ingenious way of melding the human-made structure with its natural surroundings. Here are 12 facts about its history and legacy.
Escape the crowds this summer by exploring Europe’s hidden gems—from the artsy city of Linz, Austria, to the medieval time capsule of Carcassonne, France.
Sculptor and architect Maya Lin is best known for her design of the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Washington, D.C., but modern viewers may not know about her rise to prominence and the subsequent controversy.
Whether you're Catholic or not, it's hard to argue with the claim that St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is an amazing feat of architecture and art.
Some travel photos come with a hefty price tag. See which destinations top the list of the priciest and most popular places to take a picture.
Studio Hock pulled off an impressive light show 1250 feet above Manhattan.
Discover some of the world’s most amazing underground tourist destinations, from the Edinburgh Vaults to the Basilica Cistern in Turkey.
Explore these breathtaking literary spaces, from the State Library Victoria in Australia to Powell’s Books in Oregon.
The interior of an igloo can be 40 to 60 degrees warmer than its surrounding environment.
The ancient Acropolis has loomed over the Greek city of Athens for more than 3000 years as a defensive citadel, temple complex, weather station, and even a site of resistance against the Nazis.
Carved from rock in modern-day Jordan, Petra prospered for centuries under Nabataean and Roman rule. This dazzling settlement is now one of the region’s greatest attractions.
Most casinos lack windows, and gamblers like it that way.
The long wait for the Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen will be over in December.
How expensive is your architectural taste?
People won’t get to throw coins in the Italian city’s biggest fountain for a while.
From grand castles to more humble country manors, the UK’s centuries-old homes have seen plenty of occupants move in over the years. And some never moved out.
Fewer and fewer newly constructed homes actually have dining rooms. Here’s why.
Traveling can be expensive, but tourist attractions in these cities cost a grand total of nothing.
From the Smithsonian’s “castle” to modern landmarks like the Hollywood sign, America’s most famous places bear histories of haunting.
Historic doors can reveal a lot about their times—like the medieval trend of covering doors in (allegedly) human skin.
On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower—which was built as an entrance arch for the World's Fair—opened to the public.
Fazlur Khan and the idea that would turn architecture on its head.