1.) Barcelona: The city of Barcelona is a sprawling compendium of 2,000 years of European architectural styles — impressive Roman, Gothic, Baroque, Victorian and Art Nouveau (just to name a few) structures sprout from the streets of Barcelona. One of the most iconic buildings in Barcelona is The basilica Sagrada Familia the lifes work Anthoni Gaudi.
2.) Istanbul is architecturally unique because of its extensive Christian and Islamic histories — the influences of both major religions are evident in the city’s captivating jumble of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman architectural styles.
3.) Once the greatest empire in the world, Rome remains a testament to man’s creative and architectural abilities throughout Western history. Home to The Colosseum and The forum among great structures Rome is definitely a must visit.
4.) Athens the city itself is an architectural gold mine home to many buildings Delphni, Knossos and Olympia to name a few. Athens is the historical capital of Europe, with a long history, dating from the first settlement in the Neolithic age.
5.) Beijing is another hub for architecture not as well-known as its European counterparts however it still a great city to visit when you have the money. Although Beijing’s Forbidden City is now overrun with tourists and vendors selling kitschy souvenirs, it is still an important monument to traditional Chinese architecture and culture. For centuries, this was the home of Chinese emperors and their governments.
