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Explore Thailand's vast legacy of art and architecture in its three historical capital cities: Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, and Bankgok.
Explore the beauty of Nabatean carved architecture in the ancient city of Petra (Jordan).
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Learn about the history of cast iron architecture in TriBeCa and SoHo with our guidebook and walking tour, Guide to Cast Iron Architecture in New York City.
The oldest wooden temples in the world can be found in China (Datong, Taiyuan, Wutai Shan) and Japan (Nara). Use our downloadable travel guidebook to wooden temples in China and Japan to explore each temple site and gain an understanding of this unique and beautiful wooden architectural style.
For visitors to Istanbul, Hagia Sophia, which stands regally atop the first hill of Constantinople, is an iconic sight. The church redefined religious architecture and served as a source of inspiration for countless religious structures that followed, both Christian and Islamic. Use our downloadable travel guidebook to Istanbul to explore the church's enduring legacy.
When one thinks of Cairo, pyramids, pharaohs, and hieroglyphics may be the first images that come to mind. But there is another Cairo worth exploring...the great architectural legacy of the of the Islamic empires that controlled Cairo through history. Cairo offers a unique experience in the Middle East: it is the only place where you can see architectural remains of nearly every great Islamic Empire.
In Central Java, two massive temples rise as witness to the greatness of two empires –- one Buddhist and one Hindu. Use our downloadable travel guidebook to Java to explore the temple sites of Borobudur (Buddhist) and Prambanan (Hindu) in detail and understand the importance of each site and draw linkages between these seemingly disconnected architectural landmarks.
Newly updated! Angkor, the ancient capital of the Khmer civilization in central Cambodia, is one of the most magnificent historical sites in Southeast Asia. Use the detailed site reviews in our guide to the temples of Angkor in Siem Reap, to explore the historical and architectural significance of Angkor’s famous temple structures: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom (including the Bayon) and Banteay Srei.
Explore the art, architecture, and cosmology of the Maya with our Guide to Maya Art and Architecture, covering over 12 sites in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Explore India's Mughal Islamic architecture from a travelers perspective. Use our downloadable guide to Islamic art and architecture in India to explore top sites in Delhi and Agra, such as the Taj Mahal, Humayun’s Tomb, and Jama Masjid. This guide gives you a review of the defining characteristics of the Mughal style, so that you can truly appreciate what makes these sites so special.
South India is the premier region for Hindu architecture and is the only place in the world where you can see a large number of Hindu temples from all time periods and empires. In our downloadable travel ebook to South India, we help you appreciate the unique elements of each temple style and threads that connect the architectural history of each temple.
Khajuraho is one of the premier sites to witness the North Indian architectural style in its greatest expression. Our downloadable travel guidebook to Khajuraho will serve as a comprehensive guide to these temples, the features that comprise the Northern Temple style, and the erotic sculptures for which the complex is known.
Discover the amazing Buddhist cave sites of Ellora (with its stunning Kailasa temple) and Ajanta (with its incredibly well-preserved 5th century paintings). Our travel guide ebook to the ancient Buddhist caves of India and China provides detailed reviews of each site and explains how Indian Buddhist cave architecture influenced later manifestations in China.
The stupa in Sanchi (located in Central India) is the original stupa, serving as the prototype for all others that followed, both in India and throughout Asia. This guide book explains stupa and pagoda architecture and the stylistic changes that manifest themselves as Buddhism migrated out of India into China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
Puglia is famous for its beautiful Romanesque churches. Use our downloadable travel guide book to Puglia to explore these churches and learn about the political, cultural and historical factors that contributed to the development of the Puglian Romanesque architectural style.
Venice is one of the most architecturally rich, varied, and exceptionally well-preserved cities in the world. Our downloadable travel guide to Venice, offers travelers detailed reviews of 12 key sites that define Venice’s architectural landscape with explanations of the influences that shaped Venice’s magnificent style.
The emotionally charged Baroque style first emerged in Rome and then spread throughout the Italian peninsula, with each location bringing to the movement unique architectural elements and sculptural style. Use our downloadable guide to Baroque sites in Italy during your trip to Rome, Venice, Naples, Sicily, Torino or Puglia, to learn about each site you visit, discover the artists behind the movement, and appreciate the beauty of the Baroque style.
Our guide to Christian architecture provides an overview of the history of Christian religious architecture and serves as a reference guide for identifying key architectural styles and how they transformed over time.