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Street art and wall paintings in cities worldwide

Street art transforms cities through color and form. In alleys, on building walls, and across public squares, artists create works that explore social issues, graphic designs, and creative visions. Urban surfaces become spaces where messages are shared and new perspectives emerge. Berlin features...

Cable car rides over mountains and cities worldwide

Cable cars connect people with mountain peaks, city neighborhoods and river valleys around the world. These transport systems offer views of natural landscapes and urban settings during the journey. Some feature rotating cabins that turn during transit, while others stand out through technical...

Stone bridges for water: old aqueducts you can still see

This selection of sites shows the impressive water structures built by people in ancient times to carry water over long distances. Roman and Ottoman engineers built aqueducts that crossed rivers and valleys, reaching up to fifty meters high. They consisted of several layers of stone arches stacked...

Oil Platforms: Offshore Extraction and Drilling

Offshore oil platforms are extraction facilities operating up to 2,450 meters below sea level. From the North Sea to the Sea of Okhotsk, from the Gulf of Mexico to the Brazilian coasts, these structures play a significant role in global energy production. Troll A in Norway rises 472 meters from the...

Renewable energy sites around the world: the most interesting installations to see

This article shows the large renewable energy sites around the world. It highlights how solar farms and wind parks fit into different landscapes. From California to China, these sites show how modern energy is made. There are wind farms in the North Sea, solar panels scattered in the Rajasthan...

These spectacular funiculars that challenge gravity

Since the 19th century, funiculars connect the tops of towns and mountains to the rest of the land. Some go up in a few minutes, where walking would take an hour. Others pass through old neighborhoods on the hills. They are part of everyday life for local residents and help visitors reach places...

The largest Ferris wheels in the world: rankings, map, and photos

Observation wheels allow the exploration of cities and their surroundings from heights ranging from 25 to 250 meters. These steel structures rotate slowly, giving visitors time to observe monuments, watercourses, and neighborhoods spread at their feet. In London, the London Eye looms over the Thames...

How Winy Maas makes buildings that belong nowhere and everywhere

Dutch architect Winy Maas, co-founder of MVRDV, designs buildings that experiment with form while keeping everyday function central. His work spans Europe and Asia, creating homes, cultural spaces, and offices that stand out in their cities. Each project responds to what a place needs, refusing to...

Jacques Herzog buildings: modern architecture, museums, stadiums

Jacques Herzog co-founded Herzog & de Meuron with Pierre de Meuron, an architecture firm that has completed projects across multiple continents. The portfolio includes museums, stadiums, residential buildings and cultural centers in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Each project responds to its...

Zaha Hadid architecture worldwide

Zaha Hadid designed buildings with curved forms and futuristic aesthetics that stand apart from conventional structures. Her work appears worldwide, from Baku to Miami, and includes cultural centers, transport hubs, and corporate headquarters. The buildings use concrete, glass, and metal to...

Niemeyer Architecture: Map of His Works

Oscar Niemeyer shaped Brazilian modernism with his concrete constructions featuring bold geometric forms. In Brasília, the capital he helped design, the Cathedral stands out with its sixteen columns rising 40 meters (131 feet) high, while the National Congress combines two 28-story towers with...

Water towers around the world

Water towers are critical engineering structures that ensure the storage and distribution of drinking water in urban and rural areas. Over decades, these structures have evolved far beyond their utilitarian role to become notable architectural elements. This collection includes diverse examples...

Gardens behind walls in Andalusia

Andalusia holds a notable collection of historic gardens that reflect different periods of Spanish history. These sites combine Moorish, Christian, and modern design traditions and demonstrate the evolution of garden art on the Iberian Peninsula. From the terraced layouts of the Nasrid era to the...

European lakes off the beaten path: Alps, Scotland, Iceland

Europe contains numerous lakes distinguished by their natural beauty and relative seclusion. From the turquoise waters of the Dolomites to the clear lakes of the Scottish Highlands, these locations span various geological formations. These lakes lie within alpine regions, volcanic areas, or historic...

Hidden gems of the scandinavian fjords

The Norwegian fjords offer far more than the familiar postcard views. This collection focuses on sites many visitors overlook: medieval stave churches with intricate timber construction, waterfalls that plunge behind hiking trails, and glaciers stretching across multiple valleys. From the Trollkirka...

Parks and gardens in Southeast Asia

The public parks and botanical gardens of Southeast Asian cities provide respite from traffic and congestion. In Bangkok, Lumphini Park offers 142 acres of green space with a man-made lake and exercise facilities, while Benjakitti Park sits along the waterfront near the Queen Sirikit Convention...

British colonial architecture: India, Indo-Saracenic style

British rule in India from 1800 to 1947 left a distinct architectural legacy across major Indian cities. European styles including Victorian Gothic, Neoclassical and Renaissance merged with Indian decorative motifs and craftsmanship. The result was the Indo-Saracenic style, a hybrid form that...

Discover Japan's enchanting artisan villages

Japan has villages where craftspeople still make things the way their families have for hundreds of years. You can walk through workshops and watch artisans work with their hands, creating objects that are both useful and beautiful. These places have stayed much the same while the rest of the world...

Historic fortresses in Eastern Europe

From the Baltic to the Black Sea, fortresses and castles define the landscape of Eastern Europe. These structures reflect military architecture from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance, displaying different defensive techniques and regional traditions. Some were built as border strongholds,...

Lighthouses of Canada: maritime navigation and coastal history

Canada's lighthouses stand as markers of maritime history, guiding ships through dangerous waters for generations. These towers line the country's coasts, from the foggy shores of Nova Scotia to the rocky cliffs of British Columbia. Peggy's Point Lighthouse, Cape Spear, and Cape Bonavista are among...