view gallery |  Temple of Athena Nike - Athens, Greece
in Great Buildings of the World Begun in 427 BC, the Temple of Athena Nike ("Victorious Athena") was the first Ionic structure to be built on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. posted by: Raven location: Greece date approved: 2/27/2013 last visited: 7/10/2012 |
view gallery |  Temple of Hephaestus - Athens, Greece
in Great Buildings of the World The Temple of Hephaestus is an extremely well-preserved Greek temple located in the Ancient Agora of Athens (next to the Acropolis). posted by: Raven location: Greece date approved: 2/27/2013 last visited: 7/10/2012 |
view gallery |  Ray and Dagmar Dolby Regeneration Medicine Building - San Francisco, CA
in Great Buildings of the World The Ray and Dagmar Dolby Regeneration Medicine Building was awarded the outstanding project for new buildings over $100 million in 2011 by the NCSEA. It is a research facility that is part of UC San Francisco, located on the hillside of Mt. Sutro. posted by: DougK location: California date approved: 12/7/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Horta House - Brussels
in Great Buildings of the World The Maison et Atelier Horta responded to the professional and family needs of the architect, and were built in 1898-1901 on two lots in a fashionable district of the town. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Brussels, Belgium date approved: 9/5/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  St Clement Danes - Strand, London, UK
in Great Buildings of the World St Clement Danes church stands on a traffic island in the Strand. The first church, on this site, was built in the 9th century. The current church was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and suffered extensive damage during the Second World War. posted by: Master Mariner location: London, United Kingdom date approved: 8/27/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  St Mary-le-Strand - The Strand, London, UK
in Great Buildings of the World This church, built between 1714 and 1717, stands on an island in the centre of a major thoroughfare - The Strand. posted by: Master Mariner location: London, United Kingdom date approved: 8/27/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Boke House - Berkeley, CA
in Great Buildings of the World The Boke House is a wood frame and shingles suburban home designed by architect Bernard Maybeck. posted by: DougK location: California date approved: 8/25/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Whitechapel Art Gallery - Whitechapel High Street, London, UK
in Great Buildings of the World Whitechapel Art Gallery, or Whitechapel Gallery as it is called, stands on the north side of Whitechapel High Street just to the west of the J Passmore Edwards Library and underground station. posted by: Master Mariner location: London, United Kingdom date approved: 8/20/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  St Stephen Walbrook - Walbrook, London, UK
in Great Buildings of the World St Stephen Walbrook is a church re-built after the Great Fire of London in 1666 to a design by Christopher Wren. posted by: Master Mariner location: London, United Kingdom date approved: 8/19/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Great Mosque of Damascus, Syria
in Great Buildings of the World The Umayyad Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus. posted by: Torgut location: Syria date approved: 8/14/2012 last visited: 5/10/2006 |
view gallery |  St Mary Woolnoth Church - Lombard Street, London, UK
in Great Buildings of the World The church of St Mary Woolnoth is on a piece of land at the junction of Lombard Street and King William Street in the heart of the City of London. Designed by Hawksmoor, a pupil of Wren, who uses more mathematical elements in his compositions. posted by: Master Mariner location: London, United Kingdom date approved: 8/13/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  St Mary-le-Bow Church - Cheapside, London, UK
in Great Buildings of the World First references to a church on this site date from 1087. posted by: Master Mariner location: London, United Kingdom date approved: 8/12/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  St James's Church - Piccadilly, London, UK
in Great Buildings of the World This is a church that was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and consecrated in 1684. posted by: Master Mariner location: London, United Kingdom date approved: 8/12/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  St Pancras Railway Station - Euston Road, London, UK
in Great Buildings of the World The magnificent Hotel and St Pancras railway station is the United Kingdom's terminus for the Eurostar services to Europe that include Paris and Brussels. posted by: Master Mariner location: London, United Kingdom date approved: 8/10/2012 last visited: 8/18/2012 |
view gallery |  London City Hall - The Queen's Walk, London, UK
in Great Buildings of the World City Hall is part of the More London development located between London Bridge and Tower Bridge, on the south bank of the Thames. The GLA is leasing City Hall for 25 years. posted by: Master Mariner location: London, United Kingdom date approved: 8/9/2012 last visited: 5/5/2013 |
view gallery |  Lloyd's Building - Leadenhall Street, London, UK
in Great Buildings of the World A futuristic(?) building that looks like a mix of cooking pans and pipelines. Located in Leadenhall Street in the City of London. posted by: Master Mariner location: London, United Kingdom date approved: 8/8/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Natural History Museum - Cromwell Road, London, UK
in Great Buildings of the World The Natural History Museum is one of three large museums in Kensington. The other two being the Science Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. If you are visiting London on a wet day then this is the place to be and, as a bonus, admission is free! posted by: Master Mariner location: London, United Kingdom date approved: 8/5/2012 last visited: 1/24/2013 |
view gallery |  Neue Staatsgalerie - Stuttgart, Germany, BW
in Great Buildings of the World The 'Neue Staatsgalerie' is listed as a Great Building of the World. It is located in Stuttgart, Germany, Baden-Württemberg and is used as a part of the state art museum. posted by: Tante.Hossi location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany date approved: 8/4/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Stelling House, Copenhagen, Denmark
in Great Buildings of the World Stelling House by Arne Jacobsen posted by: ToRo61 location: Denmark date approved: 7/15/2012 last visited: 7/20/2012 |
view gallery |  Banqueting House - London, England
in Great Buildings of the World Although it has been modified a bit, the Banqueting House is the only integral building of the Whitehall Palace complex that is still standing. It is listed as one of the Great Buildings of the World. posted by: Marine Biologist location: London, United Kingdom date approved: 6/22/2012 last visited: 3/3/2013 |
view gallery |  St Paul's Cathedral - London, UK
in Great Buildings of the World St Paul's Cathedral is a Church of England cathedral and seat of the Bishop of London. Its dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604. posted by: denben location: London, United Kingdom date approved: 5/30/2012 last visited: 1/16/2008 |
view gallery |  Château de Fontainebleau - Fontainebleau, France
in Great Buildings of the World With over 1500 rooms at the heart of 130 acres of parkland and gardens, Fontainebleau is the only royal and imperial château to have been continuously inhabited for seven centuries. posted by: denben location: Île-de-France, France date approved: 5/28/2012 last visited: 6/7/2012 |
view gallery |  Angkor Wat - Angkor, Cambodia
in Great Buildings of the World Angkor Wat is visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking. It is a massive three-tiered pyramid crowned by five lotus-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level. posted by: denben location: Cambodia date approved: 5/24/2012 last visited: 4/7/2013 |
view gallery |  Habitat 67 - Montreal, Qc, Canada
in Great Buildings of the World Habitat 67 is located in Montreal, Qc, Canada. posted by: tatie location: Quebec, Canada date approved: 5/5/2012 last visited: 5/2/2013 |
view gallery |  Wiener Secessionsgebäude, Wien, Austria
in Great Buildings of the World Wiener Secessionsgebäude, Wien, Austria posted by: luzzi1971 location: Wien, Austria date approved: 4/18/2012 last visited: 7/16/2012 |
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