Collections

Remarkable Gardens of the World: Botanical Collections, Landscape Architecture, and Plant Heritage

This collection features gardens across all continents, illustrating the diversity of world flora and landscape art across eras. It includes European formal gardens, such as those of Versailles with their geometric perspectives and fountains, as well as contemporary creations like Gardens by the Bay in Singapore with its futuristic structures. Scientific botanical gardens coexist with areas dedicated to seasonal blooms, like Keukenhof in the Netherlands with its millions of spring tulips. Each...

Circular monuments and buildings: amphitheatres, towers, rotundas

Circular architecture has fascinated builders since ancient times. This collection brings together Roman amphitheatres like the Colosseum, medieval towers such as the Round Tower in Copenhagen, baroque domed structures and modern constructions. The circular form offers practical advantages for acoustic properties, structural stability and optimal space usage. The selected buildings serve various functions: religious temples, fortifications, observatories, museums and event venues. Each example...

Houses in Italy: karst formations, archaeological sites, and marine cavities

Houses in Italy: karst formations, archaeological sites, and marine cavities

Ancient stone monuments: sacred sites, temples, and structures dating back thousands of years

This collection encompasses ancient stone monuments and sacred sites from across the globe, ranging from the Easter Island Moai to the Great Wall of China. The structures represent millennia of human engineering and include religious temples, fortifications, burial sites, and astronomical installations. Many of these locations retain cultural significance for local communities today. Examples include prehistoric sites such as Göbekli Tepe in Turkey and Skara Brae in the Orkney Islands,...

Expo 67 architectural structures in Montreal

Expo 67 left a lasting mark on Montreal, with several architectural structures still standing decades after the World Fair closed. The exhibition, held on islands in the Saint Lawrence River, attracted more than 50 million visitors and marked a turning point in the city's development. Many of the original pavilions were demolished or repurposed after the event ended, but several structures remain and continue to serve the city in different capacities. This collection includes individual...

Brutalist architecture buildings : examples around the world

Brutalist architecture emerged in the decades following World War II, producing buildings that challenged conventional design through their honest expression of materials and function. From Le Corbusier's Unité d'Habitation in Marseille to Louis Kahn's National Assembly in Dhaka, these structures define a global movement that prioritized raw concrete, bold geometric forms and exposed construction elements. The style reached across continents, shaping university libraries in Chicago, government...

Industrial architecture: transformation of historic sites, cultural centers, and public spaces

This collection gathers examples of architectural rehabilitation where former industrial sites have been transformed into new spaces for living, culture, and gatherings. These projects illustrate how contemporary architecture can give a second life to structures that marked European and North American industrial history, while maintaining their original identity. Included are the Oberhausen Gasometer, a 117-meter gas holder converted into exhibition space, the Van Nelle Factory in Rotterdam, an...

Industrial constructions: global technical and architectural innovations

This collection brings together major technical achievements that have marked the history of modern engineering. From the Hoover Dam on the Colorado, built in 1936 to produce hydroelectric power, to the ITER nuclear fusion project in France, which represents the future of energy research, these structures exemplify human boldness and skill. Each structure serves a specific purpose: crossing natural obstacles like the Brooklyn Bridge, connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn since 1883, facilitating...

Military and prison sites of the Vietnam war

Vietnam preserves numerous military and prison sites that bear witness to the conflicts between 1955 and 1975. These facilities include defensive tunnel networks, converted colonial prisons, combat bases, and memorials. Visitors can trace the progression of the conflict across different regions of the country, from the Mekong Delta to northern provinces and the central highlands. Notable locations include the Vinh Moc tunnels, where 60 families lived underground during bombings; Hoa Lo Prison...

Central squares in Asia: Tiananmen, Red Square, Durbar Square

Public squares across Asia combine historical significance with contemporary urban life. These spaces have served as centers for commerce, political gatherings and social events for centuries, reflecting the cultural evolution of their regions. Visitors encounter monuments symbolizing national identity, religious sites preserving spiritual traditions, and architecture spanning from imperial dynasties to the present day. Notable examples include Tiananmen Square in Beijing, one of the world's...

Main streets and markets across Asia

This collection presents central trading and shopping streets across Asian cities that combine traditional commerce with contemporary retail. In Singapore, Orchard Road stretches for several miles and houses department stores, international brands and local shops. Shanghai's Nanjing Road ranks among China's most important shopping streets, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors daily. In Tokyo, Takeshita Street attracts a younger crowd with fashion and accessory stores, while Osaka's...

French national parks: Alps, Mediterranean, Pyrenees

France maintains eleven national parks and dozens of regional nature parks that protect diverse landscapes from the Mediterranean coast to the Alps. The protected areas preserve mountains, coastlines, wetlands, volcanic formations and forests. They provide habitat for various wildlife and plant species while offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching and other outdoor activities. The Parc National des Écrins and Vanoise National Park lie in the French Alps, featuring alpine terrain with...

Views of the French Riviera: natural vantage points, perched villages, and Mediterranean panoramas between Nice and Saint-Tropez

The French Riviera presents high cliffs, coastal paths, and observation platforms. From Cap d'Ail to Saint Tropez, locations like Mont Boron Park, Cap Canaille, and Massif de l'Esterel provide extensive views of the Mediterranean Sea. Gardens, lighthouses, and historical towers offer additional perspectives of the coastal landscape.

Photogenic places on the French Riviera: Between Monaco and Saint-Tropez

The French Riviera between Monaco and Saint-Tropez features a diverse architectural heritage reflecting centuries of history. Visitors can explore medieval villages such as the historic center of Grasse, known as the perfume capital since the 16th century, or Saint-Paul-de-Vence, home to the Maeght Foundation and its modern art collection. The region also has Belle Époque buildings like the Negresco Hotel in Nice, along with 20th-century architectural creations such as the Palais Bulles in...

Kosovo historical sites and museums

Kosovo combines historical sites from multiple periods. The city of Prizren displays medieval fortresses and Ottoman mosques. In Pristina, modern buildings stand next to historical monuments. The country includes natural areas with waterfalls and caves.

Panoramic bars and terraces: rooftops with views, high-altitude restaurants, and rooftop pools

Major cities around the world feature high vantage points that allow viewing their architecture and geography. From Paris to Hong Kong, these spaces are located in hotels, cultural centers, or private establishments. The Ozone Bar is on the 118th floor of a Hong Kong tower, while the Sky Garden in London offers a public garden with views of the Thames and surrounding neighborhoods. These facilities are at varying altitudes, from the seventh floor of the Terrass' Hotel in Montmartre to towers...

Unusual places around the world: abandoned sites, mysterious locations, natural phenomena

This collection brings together locations that challenge the norms of conventional tourism. It offers the chance to discover places where nature, history, and human activities have created astonishing sites: a complex of 732 unfinished villas in Turkey, a Mexican island where hundreds of dolls are hung in trees, a Canadian lake with mineral-formed multicolored basins, and a Polish forest of 400 pines with mysteriously bent trunks facing north. The route also includes unique human-made...

Phuket: beaches, temples, islands

Phuket combines tropical beaches with Buddhist culture and natural areas. Thailand's largest island features coastal stretches like Patong, Kata and Karon for water sports and relaxation, while the interior holds temples such as Wat Chalong and the Big Buddha. Phuket Town's old quarter displays Sino-Portuguese architecture from the 19th century. The waters around Phuket enable excursions to Phang Nga Bay with its limestone formations and to the Phi Phi Islands. Markets offer local products and...

Historic homes in North America: architecture of major families, residences from the 19th and 20th centuries

These North American houses tell the story of big wealth built during the industrial age. Around the late 1800s and early 1900s, families like the Vanderbilts and the Hearsts built homes that mix European styles with new ideas in building. The Breakers in Newport draws from Italian Renaissance ideas with its 70 rooms. The Hearst Castle in California has art and old objects from Europe. Fallingwater, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935, is built over a waterfall in Pennsylvania, showing modern...

Attractions for children in Toronto: zoo, science center, parks

Toronto offers numerous attractions for families with children. The Toronto Zoo in Scarborough houses more than 5000 animals from all continents. The Ontario Science Centre in Don Valley East presents interactive exhibits on science and technology. The Royal Ontario Museum downtown displays collections on natural and cultural history. Recreational facilities include Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan with rides and shows, Ontario Place on the western waterfront, and Centreville Amusement Park on...