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May 20, 2024

5 Architectural Must

　　　　Mikael Damkier/Shutterstock Before you walk over Stockholm’s 50-plus bridges or visit their ABBA museum, you need to put these architectural marvels on your must-see list. From a Neoclassical theater to a Modernist collective housing project to—if you dare—a crematorium that is a mix of both styles, these are the buildings you need to visit on your next trip to...

May 20, 2024

4 Fountains in Italy (and 1 in England)

　　　　Fountains are a common feature of many cities, but Italy has a handful of unusually notable ones. There’s also one in England that, arguably, reflects the cultural differences between the two countries. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these fountains first appeared in 1001 Amazing Places You Must See Before You Die, edited by Richard Cavendish (2016)....

May 20, 2024

25 Must

　　　　 China’s recorded history stretches back more than 4,000 years. These 25 buildings merely scratch the surface of the country’s rich architectural heritage. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving (2016). Writers’ names appear in parentheses. 　　Labrang Tashi Kyil MonasteryLocated on...

May 20, 2024

20 Must

　　　　Walter Hochauer In the early 1990s, an intact mummy was discovered in the Ötztal Alps, on the Italian-Austrian border, that proved to be more than 5,000 years old. What is known today as Austria has been populated for a very long time; the buildings here are just a blip on the region’s history, but they’re all worth seeing when...

May 20, 2024

21 Tombs Around the World

　　　　A tomb, according to Britannica’s entry, is “a home or house for the dead.” Here are 21 tombs (or sites of many individual tombs) from around the world that show the varied ways that different cultures at different times have housed and honored their dead. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these tombs first appeared in 1001 Amazing...

May 20, 2024

20 Buildings Not to Miss in Australia

　　　　 From the Rose Seidler House and Mooloomba House to the Sydney Opera House, these 20 buildings are examples of some of Australia’s most architecturally and historically important structures. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving (2016). Writers’ names appear in...

May 20, 2024

19 Significant Buildings Worth Seeing in Denmark

　　　　 Denmark spreads over a peninsula and an archipelago of more than 400 islands. Its architectural landscape is just as varied as the land it occupies. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving (2016). Writers’ names appear in parentheses. 　　Høpfner A/S...

May 20, 2024

19 Places That Exemplify Cool Swiss Style

　　　　 Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving (2016). Writers’ names appear in parentheses. 　　Valerio Olgiati’s redesign of a 19th-century building in Flims constitutes a radical transformation of its character. Placed directly by the curving roadside, the Yellow House enjoys...

May 20, 2024

19 Historic Buildings to Visit in Rome

　　　　 The term historic may be understated for a city that can trace its origins, as a continuous settlement, to the first millennium BCE. Nearly everything about Rome might be considered historic. This list merely skims the surface of the buildings worth seeing in Italy’s national capital. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in...

May 20, 2024

14 Buildings That Lay Bare Scotland’s Soul

　　　　 “I am a Scotsman,” Sir Walter Scott once wrote; “therefore I had to fight my way into the world.” This list explains how these 14 buildings fought their way onto Scottish soil. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving (2016). Writers’ names...

May 20, 2024

19 Essential Italian Churches

　　Italy’s rich architectural heritage includes thousands of churches built across two millennia. Here are 19 of the most notable ones. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these churches first appeared in 1001 Amazing Places You Must See Before You Die, edited by Richard Cavendish (2016). Writers’ names appear in parentheses. 　　Basilica of San Vitale 　　　　basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna,...

May 20, 2024

13 Buildings You Should Visit When You’re in Tokyo

　　　　topimages/Shutterstock,com Tokyo was once known as Edo, which began as a fishing village many centuries ago. Edo became Tokyo (”Eastern Capital”) in the 19th century, when it became Japan’s capital. This list highlights just a few of the many significant buildings in Tokyo. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See...

May 20, 2024

13 Buildings That Tell Berlin’s Story

　　　　 The history of Berlin is a long one, filled with triumphs and tragedies. These 13 buildings span centuries and capture, in microcosm, the city’s unique progression through time and arrival in the present. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving (2016)....

May 20, 2024

12 Revolutionary Buildings to Visit in Vienna

　　　　 Vienna has been the capital of the Holy Roman Empire and the empire known as Austria-Hungary. After World War II, it was occupied by multiple countries’ forces. History courses through its streets, as evidenced by these 12 buildings, but revolution does too. Each of these buildings performs its own type of rebellion. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions...

May 20, 2024

11 Must

　　　　None Mexico City was founded in 1521, on the ruins of Tenochtitlán. It is a densely populated city surrounded on three sides by mountains, and at its heart is a gargantuan public square with a long history. These 11 buildings capture the dynamic spirit of Mexico City’s past and present. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first...

May 20, 2024

11 Iconic Buildings in Brazil

　　　　 Brazil is a very large country: it fills half of South America and is larger, in area, than the continental United States. That means it has a rich and vast architectural heritage. Here are just 11 of its most iconic buildings. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must...

May 20, 2024

26 Historic Buildings to Visit the Next Time You’re in Paris

　　　　 Corbis Paris is known today as the City of Lights. Thousands of years ago it was called Midwater-Dwelling—which is how its Latin name, Lutetia, can be translated. This list covers just a few of the most notable structures built in Paris over all of these years. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001...

May 20, 2024

11 Caves That Made History

　　　　Caves are simply openings in the earth. They can be natural or human-made. They may be of any size and shape. They often are part of larger systems of caves, and they can be found anywhere. But a select few have taken on greater meaning and significance in human history. Here are 11 of them. 　　Earlier versions...

May 20, 2024

11 Buildings That Reveal Belgium’s History

　　　　 Belgium declared its independence in 1830, though its history stretches back much further. These 11 unique buildings provide snapshots of the country’s trajectory through time. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving (2016). Writers’ names appear in parentheses. 　　Cathedral of Our...

May 20, 2024

11 Architectural Wonders to Visit in Canada

　　　　 A church that looks like a grain silo. A spherical building that inspired the discovery of a molecule. Apartments arranged in a pyramid. These are some of the 11 architectural wonders you shouldn’t miss in Canada. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited...