My Favorite Cities for Seeing Architecture

January 3, 2013

Favorite Places

Disclaimer –  I know absolutely nothing about architects or styles of architecture!  My own personal opinion of memorable architecture that I see and love is represented below based on my recollection when visiting each of the cities. Open to change at any time…

1.) VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Check out the Vienna sightseeing site for architecture for all the beautiful modern architecture combined with many historic buildings, fountains and bridges.

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2.) PARIS, FRANCE – Everywhere you look in Paris there are amazing sights – across the river,  through narrow alleyways, etc. It’s just shocking to see how much there is and it’s overwhelming when you’re there. Here’s a site I found on some architecture info about Paris.

Paris Architecture

 

3.) EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – I felt as if I was stepping back in time when I walked through Edinburgh, to a time with castles, witches, and more. It’s breathtaking. Here’s some examples of Scottish architecture in the Royal Mile, Edinburgh’s center. 
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4.) LONDON, ENGLAND – “London is not characterised by any particular architectural style, having accumulated its buildings over a long period of time.” (Wikipedia)  However, there’s a mix of everything and now I see how much the city is changing. There are cranes everywhere and a brand new modern architecture transformation taking place in the city next to old historic places like the Tower of London.  It’s fascinating, and I love walking around the city and seeing all the old mixed with the new.

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5.) MONACO – The Monte Carlo Casino pictured below is massive and ornate. Seeing a picture does not do the building justice.  Next to the French Riviera, it’s a splurge of wealth and elegance.  Some of the architecture info can be found by clicking on this link.

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About Tanya

I’m a freelance travel and beer writer and a passionate and energetic 30 something - determined to enjoy life and see as much as possible along the way. Recently I lived abroad in London and traveled to 20+ countries within two years! As of January 2014, I'm back in the USA, and currently living in Charlotte, NC. But before all of that, my roots were set in small town America, where I spent the first 23 years of my life living, going to school, and working in the state of Pennsylvania.

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