From crumbling Persian empires to colossal Roman cities, here are some of our favourite ruined civilisations from around the world.
Tag: architecture
“Ooh look, a rhombicuboctahedron!”
From ancient UNESCO sites to stunning mountain ranges and lagoon beaches, this little-visited region has it all.
Love it or hate it, Subotica’s architecture is this Serbian town’s greatest draw.
The hills of Fruška Gora in Vojvodina are dotted with architectural masterpieces.
Discover our favourite sights along one of the most important trading routes in history.
From painted mosques to gilded minarets.
With infrastructure and trade routes dating back thousands of years, it comes as no surprise that Oman has claimed five inscriptions on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
From Senegal to Ghana, West Africa is known for its fantastic mosques – each an architectural masterpiece in their own right.
How many have you visited?
The Kazakh capital is packed with architectural delights.
The county is blessed when it comes to impressive manor houses.
Among the most iconic sights on the Silk Road, this central square is one of the world’s greatest examples of medieval Islamic architecture
Friuli Venezia Giulia is a land of traditions, and its bell towers are amongst its most iconic.
Friuli Venezia Giulia is home to numerous UNESCO sites, but one of the best is the star city of Palmanova.