In 1133 AD, construction of the Monastery of St. Bernard de Clairvaux began in Sacramenia, Spain. When completed in 1141 AD, the Monastery was named ‘The Monastery of Our Lady, Queen of the Angels.’

In the oldest, most tranquil, and captivating section of Fes—the Medina—stands Riad Salam Fes. The Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a living museum

The modern-looking Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Casablanca was built in 1954 by architect Achille Dangleterre and engineer Gaston Zimmer.

Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco, was completed in 1993 and is a breathtaking combination of architectural grandeur and spiritual significance.

The concept of assembly-line housing refers to prefabricated or modular homes created for mass production while still allowing for some customization to reflect individual tastes.

Located in the foothills of the southern slopes of the High Atlas in Morocco’s Province of Ouarzazate, the site of Ait-Ben-Haddou is the most famous ksar in the Ounila Valley. Ksar Aït-Ben-Haddou dates back to the 17th century and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

The complex was designed by Vietnamese architect Cong Vo Toan and construction began in 1961. Once completed, 10 years later in 1971, Mohammed V's body was transferred here.

At first glance, the plain exterior of Riad El Yacout reveals nothing of the beauty within. Riad El Yacout is an old, traditional residence that has been meticulously restored and transformed into a luxury hotel.

James Deering, socialite and antiquities collector built an elaborate Florida villa and estate named Vizcaya on Biscayne Bay in Miami.

No, this is not the southern coast of Italy or a villa in France. The southern part is right, but it’s part of the Bronx.

Biltmore, the opulent 250-room French Renaissance chateau, nestled in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, was the vision of George Washington Vanderbilt, carried out by renowned architect Richard Morris Hunt. Construction began in 1889 and the opulent estate, with grounds designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, was opened on Christmas Eve in 1895 to family and friends.

The monastery is located in the Aflama district of Lisbon, which is the oldest district in the city. It its considered one of the most important monastic buildings in Portugal.

Pena Palace, a storybook-like castle perched on a hill in the Sintra Mountains is an amazing sight. This was the summer residence for the Portuguese royal family, opened in 1854, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This UNESCO World Heritage site was built in gratitude for the glorious Portuguese victory over the Spanish in 1385, in the Battle of Aljubarrota.

Bolsa Palace is the Stock Exchange Palace in Porto, Portugal. The Palace was built in the 19th century by the city’s Commercial Association and is located in the Infante D. Henrique Square in the historical center of Porto and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Located in downtown Porto, you will find what appears to be an enormous church, but it is actually three different buildings.

Visiting Obidos today is like visiting the charm and cultural scene of Portugal’s past. You can walk the ancient wall that surrounds the city, taking in the panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Porto Cathedral was started in the 12th century, and reached the size it is today in the 13th century, with the cloisters being added in the 14th century.

The groundbreaking was on March 19, 1882 and the construction will continue well into 2026, and the building facade design is taken from the holy scriptures and nature as models. When completed, the building will have eighteen towers.

St. Patrick’s is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland and dates from 1230