Architecture is an art form and is a great way to express the history or traditions of a region.
For art lovers in general and architecture lovers in particular, discovering the intricacies of a city’s unique design and construction is like an endless passion or obsession. Each new and unique thing leaves us with unforgettable impressions, and at the same time creates many beautiful inspirations - always!
For architecture enthusiasts everywhere, the top 5 cities below are definitely ideal "treasures" that you should not miss if you have the opportunity to visit. Hopefully this list will help to inspire you with more inspiration and energy to embark on new journeys in the colorful life.
Barcelona - the innovative Catalan
Let’s start this list with a fresh and bright destination in the independent Catalan city of Spain. The combination of Gothic architecture, Catalanism and Art Nouveau makes this a special destination in the land of bulls.
Catalan is also home to eccentric artists such as the famous painter Salvador Dalí and architect Antoni Gaudí - who left the world many valuable works of art and unique architectural works. With such a rich cultural and artistic background, when you come here, you will almost be immersed in the magical architectural space in every building in this city. Don't forget to visit the modern museum Casa Batlló - one of the most complex and technical architectural works that Gaudí ever made in Barcelona.
MARRAKECH - wild architecture
When it comes to the most meticulous details in the graphics that adorn iconic buildings, nowhere can you surpass the exquisite craftsmanship of the city of Marrakech. While it may seem chaotic and confusing at first, it is a complete “function” of balancing the decorative order to fit the overall landscape facade, creating a very unique appeal that can immediately draw anyone in.
Although not the capital of Morocco, for all architecture enthusiasts, Marrakech is the most beautiful city in the country!
Dubai - expanding growth
Dubai is a unique example of the best and worst of modern cities. In just a few decades, the sprawling downtown area in the middle of the desert has transformed Dubai into a mecca of luxury and excess. To this day, its rapid growth still surprises many.
Here, the government is also aware that oil - the main resource that makes the United Arab Emirates rich - will not last forever, so the city's governor has decided to bet on tourism by focusing on investing in building the most modern centers with unique and unmistakable architecture to create highlights to attract tourists. Of course, even though it has become an industrial city, Dubai still has its own principles and hidden culture in each project. For those who are curious to explore and learn about the mysteries hidden behind the rich modern buildings, Dubai is the right destination.
Chicago - Innovation in the 18th Century
Historically, 1871 was the year Chicago suffered a huge fire, turning the sparkling city into ashes in an instant. However, not long after, the city was restored with a completely impressive high-rise architectural construction. Where there is demand, there will be supply, followed by the use of new materials such as reinforced concrete to stabilize the structure of the house. In addition, the invention of useful machinery such as elevators to serve the movement in high-rise buildings also made the first skyscrapers in the world born here in such a wonderful way. And you can only fully experience the above amazing things in Chicago!
istanbul - a style 'overdose'
All you have to do when you come to this city is visit the former basilicas, then the mosque which is now the Hagia Sophia museum in Sultanahmet. There are still long lines of tourists waiting just to admire the large central dome of the Ottoman-Byzantine building, enough to show how strong the attraction of this ancient city is. And all over Istanbul, people will see the dichotomy and fusion styles intertwined, combined in the city, invisibly creating a unique character that is not found anywhere else in the world.
