We have seen many different styles of architecture on our tours through different countries of the world. Particularly in some parts of Europe, the architecture we've seen dates back to the 9th or 10th century ... even earlier. Some towns and buildings have even been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites because of their architectural design and the importance of when it was implemented - such as in the towns of Ubeda and Baeza in southern Spain.
There are so many different architectural styles that it is almost impossible for us to name them all.
Here are just a few:
We hope you enjoy our pictures of architecture.
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La Alhambra Granada Andalusia Spain Standing solid on its narrow plateau fortified on every side, La Alhambra is a monumental complex overlooking the city of Granada in the Andalusia region of Spain. Construction of La Alhambra, which was originally created for military purposes by the Nasrites,... |
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Historic Architecture Cordoba Andalusia Spain A city featuring a mix of historic styles of architecture dating from the occupation of the moors and romans, the old town centre of Cordoba was designated a UNESCO site in 1984. Originally founded in the Roman times, the city of Cordoba in the southern region of Andalusia,... |
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Tower Of The Captain Window Alhambra Granada Towers and walls surround the Alhambra of Granada, solid walls such as those of the Tower of the Captain, with perhaps only a window or two were designed to keep the inhabitants safe. There are in excess of 10 towers dotted around the walls of the great Alhambra in the city of... |
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Casino Monte Carlo The famous Monte Carlo Casino is accessed by Place du Casino near the Le Cafe de Paris. Designed and built by Charles Garnier, the same architect who built the Paris Opera, the Monte... |
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City Of Valencia Spain A mystical atmosphere falls over La Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciencies a modern complex in the City of Valencia, Spain. Pools of water surround the various buildings in the La Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciencies Complex... |
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Cathedral Of Baeza Andalusia Spain The gothic tower dominates the renaissance styled Cathedral of Baeza, a town designated a World Heritage Site in Andalusia, partly for it being the foundation of renaissance architectural styles in Spain. The graceful Cathedral of Baeza, Catedral de Santa Maria, was originally built on the foundations... |
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Plaza De Espana Moorish Revival Architecture Seville Constructed for the 1929 Spanish-American Exhibition, the Plaza de Espana is an iconic building for the Moorish Revival style of Architecture situated in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. The main buildings are today mainly used to house government offices in the city of Seville in... |
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Castillo De Santa Catalina Jaen Andalusia Spain The current Castillo de Santa Catalina which sits high above the city of Jaen in the Andalusia region of Spain, is of Christian origin constructed during the 13th century. The buildings seen today at the Castillo de Santa Catalina in the city of Jaen, were originally... |
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Casa Real Alhambra Court Of The Pool Picture A tour of the Casa Real at the Alhambra brings the visitor to the Court of the Pool which reflects the image of the stunning Moorish architecture on its surface. The royal throne is thought to have been placed in the Salon of the Ambassadors in the Casa Real... |
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Palace Architecture Alhambra Granada Spain While the facade of the Palace of Charles V at the Alhambra in Granada, Spain is in the Renaissance style of architecture, the interior has been mixed with that of the Roman Empire. If not for the circular patio, the Palace of Charles V at the Alhambra in Granada would be pure... |
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Mesquita Interior Design Cordoba Andalusia Spain The fascinating architecture of the famous Mesquita in the city of Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain extends to its interior and the design of its arches in the stunning naves. A spectacular sight to behold, the seemingly endless naves in the interior of the Mesquita... |
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La Alhambra Architecture Granada Spain A feast for the eyes - intricate carvings on the archways leading through the Sala de la Barca to the north portico are fine examples of Islamic art and architecture at La Alhambra, Granada, Spain. On their departure from Granada in Spain near the end of the 15th Century, the moorish rulers left... |
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Sala De Abencerrajes La Alhambra Granada Spain Situated in the Royal House (Casa Real), the Sala de Abencerrajes (aka Hall of the Abencerrajes) is famous in legend at La Alhambra, in the city of Granada, Andalusia, Spain. Light infiltrates the Sala de Abencerrajes, or Hall of the Abencerrajes, at the famous La Alhambra... |
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Obecni Dum Municipal House Prague Czech Repulic The entranceway to the Obecni Dun, the Municipal House, which stands next to the Powder Tower in the Old Town of Prague in the Czech Republic. Once you enter the doors of the Obecni Dum, you have entered into the Municipal House - the... |
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Hofbrauhaus Freising Brewery Bavaria A historic building in Freising, Bavaria known as the Hofbrauhaus Brewery. After touring the historic town of Freising, Bavaria, visit the Hofbrauhaus Brewery which was first... |
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Central Train Station Prague The Main Train Station in Prague in the Czech Republic is to be reconstructed and modernized over the next few years. The main train station in Prague is the biggest and most centralized for easy access that is used... |
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Historic Palais Des Papes France The historic Palais des Papes looms over Avignon in Provence, France in Europe. Pope Clement V moved the Papal court from Rome to Avignon in 1309 due to factional problems and a... |
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L Umbracle Garden Valencia The design and architecture of the L Umbracle Garden at the City of Arts and Science in Valencia, Spain is some of the finest work you will come across in Europe. The lights displayed in and around the L'Umbracle Garden at the City of Arts and Science in... |
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Valencia Spain Museum Planetarium A magnificent museum and extremely extravagant planetarium are two of the main buildings to see at the City of Arts and Science in Valencia, Spain in Europe. The L'Hemisferic is a spectacular cinema and planetarium where you can sit and enjoy an outstanding... |
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Aiguines Chateau Provence The beautifully restored 17th century Chateau lit up after the sun has almost set in the village of Aiguines in the Provence, France. This beautiful Chateau is a private mansion and was bought and restored four different times in... |
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Castle De Loarre Gateway The circular stoned walls surround the gateway of this castle in Huesca, Aragon in Spain, Europe. The Castillo de Loarre sits high on a crag above the village of Loarre where the rectangle keep and... |
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Aragon Castle The castle of Loarre (aka Castillo de Loarre) towers over the village of Loarre in Aragon, Spain in Europe. The Castle of Loarre in Aragon, Spain in Europe stands high above the village of Loarre and is set... |
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Cathedrale De La Mayor Marseille The elaborate Neo-Byzantine Cathedrale de la Mayor on the West side of Marseille, Bouches du Rhone, France. Cathedrale de la Mayor, Church in downtown Marseille, Bouches du Rhone, Cote Bleue, Blue Coast,... |
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Valencia Vacation Spain A must see during a vacation in Spain is the La Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciencies Complex in Valencia. Every evening in Valencia, Spain, the spectacular buildings of the L'Hemisferic and the Palau de... |
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Palais Lascaris Nice France The elaborate interior of the Palais Lascaris in the Old Town sector of Nice, Provence, France. Jugendstil style stairway with statues in the Palais Lascaris, Museum, Old Town, Nice, Provence,... |
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Modern Valencia Spain A city with a thousand years of history, Valencia is one of the most modern cities in Spain and Europe. The Architect of these intriguing buildings is Santiago Calatrava who was born in Valenica, Spain... |
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Grand Hotel Evropa Prague A respresentative Art Nouveau building, the Grand Hotel Evropa in Prague, Czech Republic. The famous Grand Hotel Evropa in Wenceslas Square in downtown Prague, Czech Republic, Europe. |
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Karlstein Castle Czech Republic Constructed in 1348 the Karlstein Castle in the Czech Republic, was a splendid royal seat and housed the imperial crown jewels. Karlstein Castle, Karlstein, Czech Republic, Europe |
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Monastery Ettal Photo of the Monastery Ettal in southern bavaria. A famous tourist attraction in southern Bavaria, germany is the Monastery Ettal, Bavaria. We were... |
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German Castles german castles, Neuschwanstein castle |
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