Architecture is much more than the shape and layout of a structure. Architecture is an art that not only represents different eras of history, but it can also define a city. Imagine: we instantly associate Barcelona with organic designs of Antoni GaudíYou can’t imagine Miami without picturing the Art Deco homes on Ocean Drive.
The best cities to visit for architecture fans include the iconic churches in Florence and the concrete behemoths in Skopje. You’ll find both ancient wonders and contemporary marvels, famous skylines and quiet neighborhoods, big cities and unassuming towns—all bound by the common thread of being virtually inseparable from their visual designs and the architects behind them. Here are 20 of the top architectural movements around the world, and the cities which best display them.
This gallery was first published in 2013. This gallery has been updated to include new information.
