architecture

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Spring House is designed in his atypical "hemicycle" style and resembles a ship.

The 1954 fixer-upper, the only private home designed by the iconic architect in Florida, is built in his atypical “hemicycle” style—and can be yours for a cool couple million.

These odd architectural features are remnants of a time when people had to pay if they wanted to look outside.

Houses can have a lot of architectural quirks.

These little spaces often spark curiosity and nostalgia, though few people know their history.

Double doors don’t always mean a house is a duplex.

You aren’t seeing double—some houses were intentionally built with this architectural quirk. We explain why.

The Golden Gate Bridge under construction.

One man’s dream was a city planner’s nightmare.

Some old-fashioned window guards look like they have a potbelly. Discover the real reason why, as well as the history surrounding these unique grills.

It's more than just a decorative choice.

It’s not a coincidence that so many porch ceilings are often painted blue in the South, and the history of why is even more fascinating.

Exploring an ice cave in Iceland’s Vatnajökull National Park.

From waterfalls in Argentina to old-growth trees in Japan, these under-the-radar destinations deserve a spot on your bucket list.

Can you correctly identify the city skylines below?

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.

Linz, Austria, isn‘t a popular travel destination, but it should be.

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.

The Burj Khalifa takes center stage in this skyline view of Dubai.

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.

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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.

El Ateneo Grand Splendid in Buenos Aires

Explore these breathtaking literary spaces, from the State Library Victoria in Australia to Powell’s Books in Oregon.

Here‘s how people are able to stay warm in igloos.

The interior of an igloo can be 40 to 60 degrees warmer than its surrounding environment.

The Parthenon sits atop Athens’s Acropolis.

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.