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The Mural on the ceiling of the first floor lobby was painted by commercial artist Daniel MacMorris of Kansas City. The mural depicts industry, culture, law and municipal administration in Houston.
Colors of dusty pink, saffron and rosy red were used to blend with the marble and the soft lighting in the lobby.
The centerpiece of the mural is a plaster relief of the Western hemisphere, with the star of Houston in the center. The relief is surrounded by the signs of the zodiac.
City Hall also was one of the first totally air-conditioned office buildings in Houston.
The Inverness Castle keeping watch over the River Ness.
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A dramatic sunset frames the Alexander Nevskey Cathedral. Built in Neo-Byzantine style, it serves as the cathedral church of Bulgaria and is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world, as well as one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions.
Twilight colours frame the Alhambra complex in a magical looking scene.
The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It was originally constructed as a small fortress in 889 and then largely ignored until its ruins were renovated and rebuilt in the mid 11th century by the Berber king of the Kingdom of Granada who built its current palace and walls. It was later converted into a royal palace in 1333.
Casa Cavassa, a refined Renaissance residence in the historic heart of Saluzzo, was transformed in the late 15th century by Marquis Michele Antonio di Saluzzo into an elegant urban palace blending medieval structure with Renaissance elegance. Today home to the Civic Museum Casa Cavassa, it preserves original frescoes, stuccoes, and period furnishings, offering a rare glimpse into the domestic life and artistic tastes of the noble elite in the Marquisate of Saluzzo. Its harmonious courtyard and richly decorated interiors reflect the cultural flourishing of this independent Piedmontese state before its absorption into the Duchy of Savoy.
Lagnasco Castle is a striking architectural ensemble, shaped by centuries of transformation from the 11th to the 16th century. Comprising three main wings – eastern, central, and western – the complex reflects its evolution from medieval fortress to Renaissance noble residence. Surrounded by gardens and courtyards, the castle preserves frescoes, ornamental details, and structural elements that narrate the legacy of the Marquises of Busca and the Tapparelli d’Azeglio family.
The Torre Civica (Civic Tower) of Saluzzo, rising in the heart of the town’s historic center, was built in the 13th century as a symbol of communal power and civic pride. Adjacent to the former Piazza del Comune, it served multiple roles: a watchtower for spotting danger, a bell tower to mark the hours and summon citizens, and a stronghold during periods of unrest. Its simple yet imposing stone structure reflects medieval military architecture, while its survival through centuries of change makes it one of Saluzzo’s most enduring landmarks. Restored in recent years, the Torre Civica stands today as a testament to the town’s communal past and its legacy as a free city within the Marquisate.
Multiple foot bridges connect the buildings at Butlers Wharf in London.
Butler's Wharf is an English historic building on the south bank of the River Thames, just east of London's Tower Bridge, now housing luxury flats and restaurants. Lying between the picturesque street Shad Thames and the Thames Path, it overlooks both the bridge and St Katharine Docks on the other side of the river. Butler's Wharf is also used as a term for the surrounding area.
A majestic example of medieval architecture, the Castle of the Princes of Acaja towers over Fossano’s historic center with its corner towers and inner courtyard. Built in the 14th century as a fortress, it was later transformed into a noble residence, preserving its grandeur and timeless charm.
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The Jvari Monastery (Georgian: ჯვარი, meaning cross) is one of the most iconic and historic sites in Georgia. Located near Mtskheta, the monastery is one of the most important religious and cultural sites in the country. Built in the 6th century, the monastery is known as one of the earliest examples of Georgian Christian architecture. It was built on the site where, according to tradition, Saint Nino, who brought Christianity to Georgia, erected a large wooden cross. Together with other historical monuments in Mtskheta, the Jvari Monastery has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1994. The monastery is located on a hilltop with a beautiful view of the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari Kura rivers and the historic town of Mtskheta. The building is an example of a tetraconch central dome structure with four apses. Despite its simple design, it is considered a masterpiece of medieval architecture. The Jvari Pass begins at the monastery. The pass is located at an altitude of approximately 2,379 meters above sea level and offers spectacular views of the Caucasus. It is an important passage through the Caucasus Mountains to Russia. The area is particularly known for its rugged roads, and in winter the pass can be difficult to navigate due to heavy snowfall. The route offers breathtaking views of mountain peaks, valleys and rivers. The Georgian Military Road was originally used as a trade and military route. Today it is a busy road for freight transport to Russia.
The Jvari Monastery is located in Georgia, on a hilltop near the town of Mtskheta, about 20 kilometers north of the capital, Tbilisi. It is situated at a strategic point where the Aragvi and Mtkvari - Kura rivers meet. This location offers breathtaking panoramic views and holds deep historical and religious significance. Mtskheta, one of Georgia's oldest cities, was once the capital of the ancient kingdom of Iberia. The monastery is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its cultural and architectural importance.
Het Jvari-klooster (Georgisch: ჯვარი, wat kruis betekent) is een van de meest iconische en historische locaties in Georgië. Het klooster, gelegen bij Mtskheta, is één van de belangrijkste religieuze en culturele bezienswaardigheden van het land. Het klooster werd gebouwd in de 6e eeuw en staat bekend als een van de vroegste voorbeelden van Georgische christelijke architectuur. Het werd gebouwd op de plek waar volgens de overlevering de heilige Nino, die het christendom naar Georgië bracht, een groot houten kruis oprichtte. Samen met andere historische monumenten in Mtskheta staat het Jvari-klooster sinds 1994 op de UNESCO Werelderfgoedlijst. Het klooster bevindt zich op een heuveltop met een prachtig uitzicht op de samenvloeiing van de rivieren de Aragvi en de Mtkvari Kura en het historische stadje Mtskheta. Het gebouw is een voorbeeld van een tetraconch (centrale koepelstructuur met vier apsissen). Ondanks zijn eenvoudige ontwerp wordt het beschouwd als een meesterwerk van middeleeuwse architectuur. Bij het klooster begint de Jvari-pas. De pas ligt op ongeveer 2.379 meter boven zeeniveau en biedt spectaculaire uitzichten op de Kaukasus. Het is een belangrijke doorgang door het Kaukasusgebergte naar Rusland. Het gebied is met name bekend om zijn ruige wegen, en in de winter kan de pas moeilijk begaanbaar zijn vanwege zware sneeuwval. De route biedt adembenemende uitzichten op bergtoppen, valleien en rivieren. De Georgische Militaire Weg werd oorspronkelijk gebruikt als een handels- en militaire route. Tegenwoordig is het een drukke weg voor vrachtvervoer richting Rusland.
The Royal Palace of Venaria, located just outside Turin, was built in 1675 by Duke Charles Emmanuel II of Savoy as a grand hunting lodge and summer residence. A masterpiece of Baroque architecture, it was designed to showcase the power and refinement of the House of Savoy, with vast gardens, opulent halls, and an expansive park. Abandoned and later restored in the 21st century, La Venaria Reale is now one of Italy’s most spectacular cultural landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage site, symbolizing both the splendor and resilience of Savoyard heritage.
The Abbey of San Michele della Chiusa, perched atop Mount Pirchiriano, stands on a site of ancient religious significance. According to legend, Saint Michael appeared here in the 4th century, leading to the construction of a sanctuary. The current Romanesque and Gothic abbey, developed from the 10th century onward, became a major pilgrimage destination on the route to Santiago de Compostela and remains a masterpiece of medieval architecture and spiritual tradition.
"Shir" is "Lion" in Tajik. The lion and sun motif is an ancient symbol of Persian royalty. Even though these look like tigers, they are supposed to be lions.
More captures of Nocton Hall, almost hidden away, surrounded by nature, slowly taking back what was once their space.
The neoclassical façade of Helsinki Cathedral glowing under the crisp spring sky. Captured in Spring, 2025.
Kevään valo silittää Helsingin tuomiokirkon uusklassista julkisivua, hiljainen vartija kaupungin yllä, heräävässä huhtikuussa 2025.
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Westminster Cathedral in London is the mother church of the Catholic community in England and Wales. It is the largest Catholic church in England.
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Villa della Regina was built in the seventeenth century as a hillside vineyard for Cardinal Maurizio and Princess Ludovica. It was the favored residence of duchesses, princesses, and queens of the House of Savoy until the nineteenth century
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1960s black-and-white photo showing a street in Tihany, Hungary, with women posing, pedestrians, and the Fogas ABC store.
The Royal Palace of Turin, seat of the Dukes and later Kings of the House of Savoy, stands at the heart of the city as a symbol of political power and artistic patronage. Originally a medieval fortress, it was transformed in the 17th century by architects like Carlo di Castellamonte and Guarino Guarini into a magnificent Baroque residence. With its lavish staterooms, grand staircase, and adjacent Royal Armory and Chapel of the Holy Shroud, the palace served as the center of court life and state affairs. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a key part of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, reflecting centuries of dynastic ambition and cultural refinement.
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Villa della Regina was built in the seventeenth century as a hillside vineyard for Cardinal Maurizio and Princess Ludovica. It was the favored residence of duchesses, princesses, and queens of the House of Savoy until the nineteenth century
Twilight over the State Hermitage in St Petersburg, Russia.
The State Hermitage is a museum of art and culture in Saint Petersburg, Russia. One of the largest and oldest museums in the world, it was founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great and has been open to the public since 1852.
Considered by many to be the most magnificent residence in all of New York City, Brooklyn’s Gingerbread House is one of the finest representations inside and out of the Arts and Crafts style still standing in America.
Here are the facts you ought to know:
– built in 1916-17
– designed by architect James Sarsfield Kennedy (who also designed the Picnic House in Prospect Park and the boathouse for the Crescent Club, an athletic facility now part of Fort Hamilton High School, across the street)
– commissioned by shipping magnate Howard E. Jones and his wife Jessie
– official name: The Howard E. and Jessie Jones House
– also referred to as: The Mushroom House, The Hansel & Gretel House, The Witch House
– rooms: 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, full basement
– living area: 5,743-square-feet
– material: uncut stone
– listed at $10.5 million in 2014 (down from $13 million in 2010)
The home was actually a cottage house to a larger, pink, Mediterranean-style mansion that sat across the street on Narrows Avenue. That mansion was torn down in the 1950s or 1960s, and five homes now stand in its place.
There are three bedrooms on the second floor, a two-bedroom guest suite on the first floor overlooking the pond, fountain and gardens, and a bedroom (labeled the chauffeur’s room on the floor plan) in the basement.
The master bedroom is about 800 square feet, and has five walk-in closets, a powder room and two stone terraces flanking a fireplace.
The den is about 650 square feet, the kitchen is 570 square feet and features 50 feet of countertops, there is also a 20-foot-long butler’s pantry.
The basement includes a recreational room/theater, workshop and wine cellar. Despite the local legend, there is no bowling alley.
On the southern edge of the house, the hearth (chimney) rises three stories high and serves three wood-burning fireplaces.
The roof was designed to imitate the thatch roofs of English rural cottages, but is actually made from asphalt shingles laid randomly – there are no straight lines.
The parlor room has wood-beamed ceilings and carved woodwork.
Floors are made of Burmese mahogany.
Stained glass windows are scattered about the home and have been preserved by the homeowners.
Ceiling panels in the dining room are hand painted.
There is an original turning platform in the garage — to turn a parked car around, so it wouldn’t have to be backed out of the garage.
The 4th owners, the Fishmans bought the home in 1985 for less than $1 million. They did not make changes to the floorplan, but did upgrade bathrooms, the kitchen, appliances and wiring. They also added central air conditioning, rebuilt the roof and added tile floors. As a young boy, Jerry Fishman attended Fort Hamilton High School, which sits across the street from the gingerbread home. He recalls: “I had to have the house. I flunked English because I was looking out the school window at the house all the time.” Obsessed with the house, Fishman took his future wife Diane to see it on their very first date.
The Fishmans put the house up for sale in 2010 for $13 million. In 2014 the listing was lowered to $10.5 million.
The house became an official city landmark in 1989 – it was the first building in Bay Ridge to be designated a landmark.
Tired of people constantly asking to take a peek inside the house, the owners removed the doorbell back in the 1980’s. They have not re-installed it since.
A quieter, more intimate angle of San Francisco’s iconic Palace of Fine Arts reveals a dramatic yet serene interplay of scale, detail, and symmetry. Designed by Bernard Maybeck for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, this Beaux-Arts structure mimics ancient Roman ruins with a distinctly Californian romanticism. Here, we stand in a cloistered section near the edge of the rotunda, framed by monumental urns, towering fluted Corinthian columns, and ornate entablatures.
The photograph draws the eye along a gravel path toward the sculptural frieze of garland-bearing women encircling the rotunda base—an artistic homage to classical mythology and human beauty. The positioning of the urns atop rusticated plinths adds layers of vertical rhythm, echoed by the fluted lines of the columns. Light filters in from the overcast sky, softening the monument’s tan-hued faux-stone texture and allowing its intricate detailing to emerge without harsh contrast.
This section of the palace was conceived as a contemplative space, and today it retains that intended mood. Benches nestled under the trees and planters dotting the perimeter enhance the feeling of retreat from the city's chaos. Every sculptural element—from the meditative postures of the figures to the ornamental latticework over the modest service door—contributes to Maybeck’s masterful theatrical illusion of timeless decay.
Photographers, wedding parties, and architecture lovers alike find magic here, often missing by those rushing toward the central rotunda or lagoon. This corner invites you to pause, breathe, and look up—always up—at one of San Francisco’s most beloved architectural follies.
Rising above a dreamlike landscape of yellow walls and stone battlements, the red clock tower of Palácio Nacional da Pena commands both the mountain and the imagination. Its deep crimson hue contrasts sharply with the surrounding ochre façades, punctuated by ornate crenellations and pointed turrets that recall medieval castles and Moorish fortresses. Beneath a shifting sky, the clock face gleams in white and silver, a symbol of time suspended between fantasy and history.
Constructed in the mid-19th century under King Ferdinand II, Pena Palace was one of Europe’s first Romantic-era palaces—an architectural celebration of color, emotion, and eclecticism. The clock tower, with its neo-Gothic spires and decorative stonework, anchors the palace’s whimsical geometry, harmonizing disparate influences into a single theatrical composition. Its watchful presence once guided the rhythms of court life, echoing across Sintra’s misty hills.
From the terraces below, visitors gaze upward as the tower’s vibrant tones shift with the light, revealing layers of paint, stone, and imagination. The structure encapsulates Portugal’s Romantic spirit: playful yet precise, historic yet fantastical.
The clock tower of Palácio Nacional da Pena in Sintra, Portugal, stands as a vivid icon of Romantic architecture—an ornate fusion of color, history, and artistic daring high above the Serra de Sintra.