This was the century of the Crusades, religious battles between East and West over the Holy Land. The first stirrings of the Renaissance were also evident here; the first European universities were established.                1. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia … Continue reading →

                         In this pivotal century we see many influences of the Renaissance, the burgeoning of the Arts which has become such an influential epoch in the history of the world. Again, many of the edifices that I have listed below … Continue reading →

            The following is my list of the major architectural achievements of the 17th century. There are some extremely notable structures whose existence began during this period.         1. Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen, Denmark (1606) – This palace was built by Danish … Continue reading →

            A century that presaged the world as we know it, and that witnessed some incredible history is well-represented with interesting and important architectural achievements. Here is my list of the most significant of these accomplishments.           1. Melk Abbey, Melk, … Continue reading →

              The following is my list of the most significant architectural accomplishments of this important century. Several of the world’s travel icons appear on this list.              1. Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France (1806-1836) – This monument to the … Continue reading →

      The following are my choices as the architectural marvels of the 20th century. This century represents a long and distinguished period of distinctive and even monumental architecture. Man reached for the sky during this time, so skyscrapers became a … Continue reading →