October 7, 2016: Old Venetian Port at Rethymnon, Crete, Greece
Ian Cook's skilled eye captures some day views of the old Venetian port at Rethymnon, Crete, Greece
Ian Cook's skilled eye captures some day views of the old Venetian port at Rethymnon, Crete, Greece
Ottoman thought that his visit to Southdale Center would be just like any other mall he's visited. He was wrong.
Built by a newly-united New York City to house its records and its Surrogates Court, this Beaux-Arts beauty is a barely-known gem.
Gumbo was visiting Germany's famous parliament building, the Reichstag. It has an interesting history and just a few decades ago underwent a brilliant modernization.
Paisley Park, home of Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor.
Gumbo was visiting Sagrada Familia Schoolhouse. Built more than a century ago to educate the children of the construction workers who were building Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, it is a excellent example of simple yet beautiful design that was the hallmark of much of the Modernisme architectural movement.
A researcher at Zurich's ETH university has discovered that the style we think of as Swiss is actually based on foreign architects' sketches.
A familiar name reminds PHeymont of the long-running country-house show...and it was only minutes away from a genuine 'stately home.'
Building and Design magazine has once again named "Britain's Worst New Building" (above) and some runners-up.
Liverpool's Speke Hall is not your average stately home. Built in the 16th century and occupied into the 20th, it has a fascinating history.
Chester Cathedral isn't the oldest, largest, or most famous but PHeymont calls it one of the most beautiful...and with a most fascinating history.
Many people walk up and down 5th Ave. past Rockefeller Center. They look in the windows. They at the garden and at the Prometheus statue. I am not sure how many people look up at the buildings to see the decorative work built there. Originally the building and even the entrances were given different themes, and were decorated accordingly.
London has a month-long series of events and displays to commemorate the 1666 Great Fire that forever changed the city.
In the hills of Minas Gerais, 500 km NW of Rio de Janeiro, this area produced more than half of the gold of the whole world between the 17th and 19th centuries!
Almost hidden in the Medina, a striking display of geometric tilework and exquisitely carved details every where you look.