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Background imageArchitectural Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109882

EyeUbiquitous_20109882
Greece, Crete, Knossos, Dolphin fresco in the Queens Megaron, Knossos Palace

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Pyrus cydonia, quince

Pyrus cydonia, quince
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Pyrus Cydonia, quince

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Dalkey Island With Rainbow, Dublin, Ireland

Dalkey Island With Rainbow, Dublin, Ireland

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Italy, Sicily, Punta Secca, The house of fictional TV detective Inspector Montalbano, Punta Secca

Italy, Sicily, Punta Secca, The house of fictional TV detective Inspector Montalbano, Punta Secca, Santa Croce Camerina

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Marylebone Town Hall, One of the Most Eminent of Londons New Buildings, c1935

Marylebone Town Hall, One of the Most Eminent of Londons New Buildings, c1935. The Town Hall on Marylebone Road in central London opened in 1920

Background imageArchitectural Collection: United Kingdom, England, Merseyside, Liverpool, Mersey ferry and Liverpool skyline

United Kingdom, England, Merseyside, Liverpool, Mersey ferry and Liverpool skyline - the only Dazzle ship in the UK

Background imageArchitectural Collection: 19th Century Moroccan wall feature

19th Century Moroccan wall feature. Photographed in the the Marrakech Museum, Dar Menebhi Palace, Morocco

Background imageArchitectural Collection: The Ritz Hotel, Picadilly, St James s, London, England, UK

The Ritz Hotel, Picadilly, St James s, London, England, UK

Background imageArchitectural Collection: St Pauls Cathedral - Section through Wrens Dome

St Pauls Cathedral - Section through Wrens Dome
A section drawing through the dome of St Pauls Cathedral, the architectural masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren. The inner brick dome stands 218 ft from the floor of the cathedral

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Classical Orders

Classical Orders
Columns, capitals and entablatures of the classical orders of architecture: Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Paris Gargoyle

Paris Gargoyle
Black Peter the stone gargoyle of Notre Dame is 250ft above the ground. All Parisienne children know he watches out for naughty children

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Italy, Sicily, Scicli, The Municipio, Town Hall, featured in Inspector Montalbano TV series

Italy, Sicily, Scicli, The Municipio, Town Hall, featured in Inspector Montalbano TV series

Background imageArchitectural Collection: The Marylebone pub, Marylebone, London, England, UK

The Marylebone pub, Marylebone, London, England, UK

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Falling Water in Autumn, Mill Run, Pennsylvania, USA

Falling Water in Autumn, Mill Run, Pennsylvania, USA

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Cumbernauld New Town, Scotland - Carbrain

Cumbernauld New Town, Scotland - Carbrain
Cumbernauld New Town, North Lanarkshire, Scotland - Carbrain. Cumbernauld is the clearest example of a modernist new town vision in the UK. Date: circa 1969

Background imageArchitectural Collection: The Salisbury Hotel pub, Green Lanes, Harringay, London

The Salisbury Hotel pub, Green Lanes, Harringay, London
The Salisbury Hotel, a Grade II listed pub on Grand Parade - at the junction of St. Anns Road / Green Lanes, Harringay, London - built by the prolific Scottish builder J C Hill

Background imageArchitectural Collection: The Forum, Norwich, Norfolk, England

The Forum, Norwich, Norfolk, England

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Vivian Terrace, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 20th century

Vivian Terrace, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall. Probably early 20th century
A view of Vivian Terrace looking towards the Lander Monument in Lemon Street. There is a man on a bicycle riding in the road and a horse-drawn milk cart with churns is waiting outside one house

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Sheela-na-Gig on the church wall of Killinaboy, Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Sheela-na-Gig on the church wall of Killinaboy, Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Ukraine, Kyiv, Saint Volodymyr Hill Park, Overlooking The Dnieper River, Sitting Area

Ukraine, Kyiv, Saint Volodymyr Hill Park, Overlooking The Dnieper River, Sitting Area

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Queens University, Belfast, Ireland

Queens University, Belfast, Ireland

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Louisiana, New Orleans, French Quarter, Bourbon Street

Louisiana, New Orleans, French Quarter, Bourbon Street

Background imageArchitectural Collection: England. London. The Crystal Palace by Joseph Paxton. Great

England. London. The Crystal Palace by Joseph Paxton. Great
The Crystal Palace. Cast-iron and plate-glass building originally erected in Hyde Park, London for Great Exhibition of 1851. Designed by Sir Joseph Paxton (1803-1865). Victoria and Albert Museum

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London - Aston Webb Front

Victoria and Albert Museum, London - Aston Webb Front - the final modified design - opened in 1909. Date: 1903

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Mitchells Corn Palace, Mitchell, South Dakota, USA

Mitchells Corn Palace, Mitchell, South Dakota, USA
Mitchells Corn Palace, The Worlds Only Corn Palace at Mitchell, South Dakota, USA. The card notes that this building is redecorated annually at a cost of $10

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Art Deco beach house

Art Deco beach house
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Stucco Art Deco beach house, convertible car in driveway, Margate City, New Jersey. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageArchitectural Collection: The Horns Tavern, Kennington, in 1820, (c1878). Creator: Unknown

The Horns Tavern, Kennington, in 1820, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Horns Tavern, Kennington, in 1820, (c1878). The Horns tavern in Kennington, south London, acted as a meeting place, lecture hall and exhibition space

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Turkey. Istanbul. Topkapi Palace. Detail of glazed pottery

Turkey. Istanbul. Topkapi Palace. Detail of glazed pottery that decorates the walls, made by potters of Iznik

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Co Tipperary, Thurles Cathedral, Ireland

Co Tipperary, Thurles Cathedral, Ireland

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Sparrowes House, or The Ancient House, Ipswich, Suffolk

Sparrowes House, or The Ancient House, Ipswich, Suffolk, is an architectural gem, built in 1567 by George Copping. It has four oriel windows and even the gabled windows have cupids Date: circa 1901

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Ashford Castle, County Mayo, Ireland; Exterior Of A 13Th Century Castle

Ashford Castle, County Mayo, Ireland; Exterior Of A 13Th Century Castle

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Lancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. Artist: J Davis

Lancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. Artist: J Davis
Lancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Senate House (University of London) from Store Street

Senate House (University of London) from Store Street. Date: 1938

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Bristol - University - Wills Memorial Building

Bristol - University - Wills Memorial Building designed by Sir George Oatley in memory of Henry Overton Wills III (of Wills Cigarettes). Date: 1936

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Pyramids at Giza

Pyramids at Giza. Satellite image of the three pyramids at Giza, in northern Egypt. The pyramids are thought to have been built between 2600 and 2500 BC

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Russia, St Petersburg

Russia, St Petersburg. Main entrance to the Saint Hermitage Museum or Winter Palace

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Georgian architecture, Bedford Square, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK

Georgian architecture, Bedford Square, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK

Background imageArchitectural Collection: The Keigwin Arms, Mousehole, Cornwall, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The Keigwin Arms, Mousehole, Cornwall, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Keigwin Arms, Mousehole, Cornwall, 1936. The Keigwin Arms, 16th century hotel, dating to 14th century, the oldest building in town

Background imageArchitectural Collection: The Grenadier in Wilton Mews, Where Coachmen Drink No More, c1935. Creator: Unknown

The Grenadier in Wilton Mews, Where Coachmen Drink No More, c1935. Creator: Unknown
" The Grenadier" in Wilton Mews, Where Coachmen Drink No More, c1935. Public house in Belgravia, London, built in 1720 as the officers mess for the senior infantry regiment of the British

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Ballydehob Viaduct, Ballydehob, Co Cork, Ireland, 12 Arch Viaduct

Ballydehob Viaduct, Ballydehob, Co Cork, Ireland, 12 Arch Viaduct

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Carrickfergus Castle & Harbour, Co Antrim, Ireland

Carrickfergus Castle & Harbour, Co Antrim, Ireland

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Salmon Fishing, Ridgepool, Ballina, Co Mayo, Ireland

Salmon Fishing, Ridgepool, Ballina, Co Mayo, Ireland

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Station In London - Euston

Station In London - Euston
Euston- Station, London serving the London and North-Western Railway. The Euston Arch, built in 1837, was the original entrance to the station, facing onto Drummond Street. It was demolished in 1961

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Tripoli, Libya; The Castle; now housing the Museum of the Jamahariya as seen from across a small

Tripoli, Libya; The Castle; now housing the Museum of the Jamahariya as seen from across a small lake

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Syria, Aleppo. Entrance to the Citadel

Syria, Aleppo. Entrance to the Citadel

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Elephant and Castle

Elephant and Castle
The Elephant and Castle shopping centre. Later deemed by many to be yet another ugly example of post World War Two architectural modernism

Background imageArchitectural Collection: 19th Century View Of Eastnor Castle, Near Ledbury, Herefordshire, England

19th Century View Of Eastnor Castle, Near Ledbury, Herefordshire, England. From Churtons Portrait And Lanscape Gallery, Published 1836

Background imageArchitectural Collection: Upton House, mid-19th century. Creator: Thomas Picken

Upton House, mid-19th century. Creator: Thomas Picken
Upton House, mid-19th century. Upton House in Dorset was built between 1816 and 1818




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Discover the architectural wonders that define cities and cultures across the globe. From the grandeur of Marylebone Town Hall, one of London's most eminent new buildings in 1935, to the charming house of fictional TV detective Inspector Montalbano in Punta Secca, Sicily. Take a journey through time as you explore Merseyside's Liverpool skyline, where the iconic Mersey ferry gracefully sails along. Marvel at a 19th-century Moroccan wall feature that showcases intricate craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Immerse yourself in classical orders as you admire St Paul's Cathedral with its magnificent section through Wren's Dome, showcasing timeless elegance and architectural mastery. Experience breathtaking views from Saint Volodymyr Hill Park in Kyiv, Ukraine, overlooking the majestic Dnieper River while enjoying a serene sitting area. Uncover hidden gems like Paris' gargoyle perched atop a building, adding an element of mystery to this enchanting city. Step into Scicli's Municipio Town Hall featured in the Inspector Montalbano TV series and soak up its unique charm. Witness nature blending seamlessly with architecture at Falling Water in Autumn located amidst Mill Run, Pennsylvania. This masterpiece harmoniously integrates with its surroundings creating an awe-inspiring sight. Travel back to early 20th-century Truro Cornwall and marvel at Vivian Terrace on Falmouth Road—a testament to architectural beauty standing tall throughout time. Finally, encounter Sheela-na-Gig on Killinaboy church wall—an intriguing symbol found within Burren County Clare—showcasing Ireland's rich history and folklore. Architecture has always been more than just bricks and mortar; it is an expression of culture, creativity, and human ingenuity that transcends borders.