Architecture Porn
Bogotá, Colombia, district La Candelaria. This church was built in 1938, but it's history reaches back to the 17th century. Architect: Giovanni Buscaglione
I still love the design after all these years.
Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is a historical palace and a royal residence. It is located in Mysore, Karnataka, India. It used to be the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore. Designed by Henry Irwin, an English architect, the style is that of Indo-Saracenic architecture, with elements from Islamic, Rajput, and Gothic architecture styles. The current structure was constructed between 1897 and 1912.
A gate in Jaipur that illustrates the different styles of arches and windows prevalent in that city.
Church roof from painted wooden planks. This church can be found in Campli, province Teramo, Italy, originating from 14th century.
Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is a historical palace and a royal residence. It is located in Mysore, Karnataka, India. It used to be the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore. Designed by Henry Irwin, an English architect, the style is that of Indo-Saracenic architecture, with elements from Islamic, Rajput, and Gothic architecture styles. The current structure was constructed between 1897 and 1912.
The Shiva Temple at Martand was built in the 8th century and is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was destroyed by the Muslim king Sikandar Shah Miri. The Temple marries Kashmiri Phamsana architecture with Greek inspired colonnades and Hindu nagara architecture.
Dome of Frauenkirche, Dresden, Germany; this part reconstructed in 2004
