Architecture tells the story of a society, its artistic tastes, and its history. It offers visitors a deeper insight into the host country. Here are our favourite travel destinations for architecture.
Architecture shapes our history. A witness to the past and a legacy of those who came before us, the evolution of our built environments shows us just how far humans have come. Architecture impacts us all every single day, but it's often only when we travel somewhere new that we have the time to notice not just its practical application but its aesthetic beauty too. (And we visit plenty of beautiful destinations!)
From Uzbekistan's Islam Hodja minaret to the 14th-century mausoleums of The Silk Road, Cologne's regal cathedral, or the tombs and temples of Petra carved into pink sandstone cliffs, the world is rich in buildings that amaze and inspire. On a Riviera holiday, we'll show you the best of every destination, whether that's the awe-inspiring landmarks everybody knows - like the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal - or cities that embody the architectural styles of times past, like Renaissance Florence and Art Nouveau Budapest. Whether a building marks the spot where great events in history happened or is just a window into life from another age, you don't have to wonder about the stories these buildings hold - just ask your expert local guide!
Holidays for architecture lovers
