Casa Vicens: Gaudi's first big project
The earliest, and one of the most interesting of Gaudi's major works is well worth a visit to see his genius at an early stage.
Architecture
New look planned for DC Union Station
A modern multi-mode facility is planned to join up with the station's historic main hall.
Amsterdam's Westerkerk
PHeymont visits one of Amsterdam's largest and best-known churches, with its masses of windows and bright interior.
A Rambler in Antwerp
A few days in Antwerp gave PHeymont a chance to start storing memories for a future trip.
Bahá'í House of Worship, Wilmette, Illinois
Gumbo visits a beautiful House of Worship, one of only 13 similar structures scattered around the globe.
Gaudi in Paris
A special exhibit at the Musée d'Orsay spotlights not only Gaudi's development from his student days on but the breadth of his design interest
Notre Dame: In the Works
Three years after the devastating fire, Notre Dame's restoration is a busy construction site, with plenty to see.
Eiffel Tower: New Views
PHeymont finds there are always new ways to look at—or from—the Eiffel Tower
Amsterdam Centraal: Hub of the City
More impressive than beautiful, Amsterdam's central station has become a fully-integrated transport hub, and an inevitable sight.
Memorial to the Martyrs of the Deportation, Paris
PHeymont revisits an emotionally-charged Paris memorial that deserves far more visitors than it receives.
Jagdish Temple, Udaipur
DrFumblefinger visits the Jagdish Temple in Udaipur, just steps from the Royal Temple. It is one of the most important Hindu shrines in Rajasthan.
Altos de Chavon, Dominican Republic
Miles from anywhere of note, Judy Barford discovers a hidden Mediterranean-style village in the Caribbean.
On the streets of Paris
PHeymont pulls a more whimsical selection of Paris views from his digital shoebox for another ramble through the city.
Dumbarton Church, Georgetown, DC
A handsome church with a beautiful interior, and a 250-year history of involvement with national and community issues.
Institute for Contemporary Art, Richmond, Virginia
George G visits one of Richmond's newer museums and finds some unusual contemporary art.