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The Cube Houses in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Rotterdam architecture guide: modern skyline, cube houses and market hall highlights

Rotterdam is a city that looks forward rather than back, with bold architecture replacing what was lost in wartime bombing. This guide explores its most striking buildings, waterfront developments and creative urban spaces. Arrival at Rotterdam Centraal and first impressions of the city Stepping out…

Art nouveau details in Riga's architecture.

Riga’s art nouveau architecture: Eisenstein, national romanticism and the Quiet Centre

Lions on rooftops, dragons around doorways and entire façades dripping with theatrical flair — Riga’s art nouveau district is one of Europe’s most extraordinary architectural showcases. Mikhail Eisenstein and Alberta iela 4 Mikhail Eisenstein, it is fair to say, didn’t believe in keeping it simple.…

Villa Savoye, Poissy: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

Villa Savoye is an internationally renowned modernist house designed by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, located in the town of Poissy on the western outskirts of Paris, France. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. To skip the…

Horta Museum, Brussels: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Horta Museum is a museum dedicated to the life and work of the pioneering Belgian architect Victor Horta, located in his former private house and studio at 27 rue Américaine in Saint-Gilles, Brussels. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility,…

Bauhaus Museum Weimar: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Bauhaus Museum Weimar is a contemporary design museum showcasing the world's oldest collection of Bauhaus art from the school's 1919 founding. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to help you plan your trip. Entrance to the castle…

National Building Museum, Washington DC: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The National Building Museum is a cultural institution dedicated to architecture, design, and engineering, located at 401 F Street NW in Washington, DC. This guide provides essential information on opening hours, ticket prices, transport options, accessibility, and practical planning advice for visitors. Updated in March…

Skyscraper Museum, New York City, New York, USA

The Skyscraper Museum in New York City’s Battery Park City examines the history, design and social forces behind tall buildings, with particular focus on Manhattan’s skyline and broader skyscraper culture. This guide explains how to plan a visit including transport, ticketing, opening hours and what…

A model of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, on display in the Architecture Gallery of the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia: Discovering Islamic architecture in Kuala Lumpur

From mudbrick mosques rising out of the Sahel to turquoise-tiled minarets in Central Asia, Islamic architecture is far more diverse than most people expect. Kuala Lumpur’s Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia brings these global traditions together under one roof. The Great Mosque of Djenné in Mali…

No. 1 Royal Crescent, Bath: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Step inside the grandeur of the 18th century at Bath’s most famous address. This 2026 guide covers No. 1 Royal Crescent ticket prices, immersive rooms, and what to see inside. When I walked through the heavy oak door of No. 1 Royal Crescent in Bath,…

Villa Tugendhat, Brno: Tours, tickets & essential visitor guide (2026)

The Villa Tugendhat is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed masterpiece in Brno, Czechia. This 2026 guide details essential booking procedures, tour options, and prices for seeing the famous functionalist structure. The Villa Tugendhat in Brno, Moravia, is not merely a house. It is a philosophy built…