art nouveau in riga

Riga and its Art Nouveau facade

The boom times hit Riga just as the Art Nouveau movement was sweeping across Europe. More than a century later, the style still defines the Latvian capital.

krumbach bus stops

Who’s the bus?

The Krumbach bus stops are more than just somewhere to wait. These shelters in the Austrian village are each a unique piece of art.

park of nations lisbon

The Park of Nations

This Lisbon district along the Tagus River was developed for the Expo in 1998 but has taken on a life of its own in the 20 years since then.

via garibaldi genoa

The Streets of Palaces

Built centuries ago, these palatial homes in Genoa have only got better with age. No wonder they’re now on the World Heritage List.

bishkek architecture

Bishkek’s Soviet symbols

In the buildings of Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, you can still see the legacy of the Soviet Union’s control of this city.