It has been eight centuries, to the year, since Pope Honorius III issued an edict to raise money for a new cathedral in the city of Metz. And while it would be years before the first stone was laid, ...

Explore the Mezquita of Córdoba, a mosque cathedral blending Islamic and Christian architecture, history, and religious ...

On April 4, 1942, the diarist Henry “Chips” Channon and a few of his friends paid a visit to Wells Cathedral—one of England’s early Gothic treasures—in the southwest county of Somerset. Having spent ...

The inspiring and daunting austerity of the new Cathedral permeates every aspect of its architecture. Going against tradition and placing the main entrance to the extreme left of the facade, the ...

Historically, the Sahelian style is one of the earliest architectural styles in the region. It is characterized by the use of mud-brick and wood construction, elaborate decorative features, and ...

From Brunelleschi’s ingenious design of the dome crowning the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, to the vast ceiling of the Sistine Chapel decorated with Michelangelo’s staggering frescoes, ...

From amazing natural wonders to incredible man-made reservoirs and everything in between, California is awash with magnificent sights. Whether it is waterfalls, mountains, historic sites, gorgeous ...