Architecture

One of the last remaining French Colonial style churches, this centuries-old building was constructed using upright logs and no nails.

This sprawling, Brutalist estate feels like a city within a city.

Considered the oldest intact wooden structure in Tokyo Prefecture, this impressive temple was built in 1407.

Iran's "Rose Garden Palace," built during 131 years of rule by Qajar kings, consists of 17 stunning structures.

A spectacular Neoclassical palace is home more than 15,000 artifacts and works of art.

Being surrounded by typical buildings just makes this uniquely modernist house stand out even more.

After playing in this house and its gardens as a child, J.M. Barrie credited it for helping inspire the story of Peter Pan.

A century-old ancestral home was home to some of the key figures of the Philippine Revolution.

Alongside its 16th- and 17th-century architecture and interiors, this mansion houses an Ancient Roman ring that some believe may have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien.

The World Heritage-designated site of Japan’s industrial revolution, once mistaken as a den of vampires.

This medieval village clings to a cliff in southwestern France.

This abandoned hospital facility is associated with regicidal conspiracies and paranormal activities.

Malta’s largest cemetery is a Victorian-era architectural masterpiece.

This iconic cinema is home to Tangier's Cinémathèque and a symbol of the city's vibrant film scene.