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Jan 17 • 22 tweets • 6 min read • Read on X

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Look Up.

This is what a great ceiling looks like.

It's St. Mary's Basilica in Kraków, Poland, built 700 years ago.

But that's just one breathtaking example, so here are 21 more... 🧵

1. Sainte-Chapelle, Paris, France (1248)

2. Sistine Chapel, Vatican City (1481)

3. St. Paul's Cathedral, London, England (1710)

4. Gran Hotel Ciudad, Mexico City, Mexico (1899)

5. Strahov Monastery Library, Prague, Czech Republic (1679)

6. Sainte-Cecile Cathedral, Albi, France (1480)

7. Museum of Palazzo Grimani, Venice, Italy (1575)

8. St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland (1883)

9. La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain (1882-)

10. Shah Mosque, Isfahan, Iran (1629)

11. Theatine Church, Munich, Germany (1690)

12. Cathedral of Cremona, Italy (1529)

13. Tila Kari, Samarkand, Uzbekistan (1660)

14. Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, England (1351)

15. The Mezquita, Córdoba, Spain (1607)

16. Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Isfahan, Iran (1619)

17. The Room of the Giants, Palazzo Te, Italy (1536)

18. Marienmünster Church, Dießen am Ammersee, Germany (1739)

19. Peacock Room, Castello di Sammezzano, Italy (1889)

20. Burgos Cathedral, Burgos, Spain (1567)

21. Basilica di Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, Rome, Italy (1826)

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Jul 28

Architecture is the body of cities, the heart of cultures and the soul of the people.

Here's one wonder from every major architectural style... 🧵

1. Gothic — Strasbourg Cathedral, France (1439)

2. Greek Classical — The Erechtheion, Athens, Greece (406 BC)

3. Ancient Egyptian — Temple of Dendera, Qena, Egypt (54BC)

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Jul 16

Michelangelo was arguably the greatest artist of the Renaissance.

But he also sculpted David, designed St. Peter's Basilica and painted the Creation of Adam.

Here's a deep dive into his most extraordinary architectural works... 🧵

1. Sistine Chapel, Vatican City (1473)

The "Last Judgement" is arguably Michelangelo's greatest masterpiece.

But when he was first offered the opportunity to paint the chapel, he almost refused.

He was a sculptor, not a painter, after all...

In all, the whole project took just 4 years to complete.

Though, Michelangelo didn't like one bit of this experience: he even wrote a poem sharing his discomfort to his friend Giovanni:

“[My] spine’s all knotted from folding myself over.”

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Jul 13

I asked my followers what their favorite medieval building was.

Here's what they said (in no particular order)...

1. Sainte-Chapelle, France (1248)

2. Lincoln Cathedral, England (1072)

This was once the tallest building in the world, even surpassing the Pyramid of Giza, until it's central tower in the 14th century.

3. Cologne Cathedral, Germany (1248)

It took more than 600 years to build and was only completed in the 19th century under original medieval plans.

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Jul 9

Why does Beaux-Arts matter?

Because it makes ordinary architecture look extraordinary.

So here are 21 of the greatest Beaux-Arts masterpieces that everyone must know about... 🧵

1. Palais Garnier, Paris, France (1875)

2. Gare du Nord, Paris, France (1865)

The busiest railway station in Europe and a masterpiece of the 19th century.

Its façade is finished with 23 sculptures symbolizing each of the cities served by the station.

3. Library of Congress, Washington DC, USA (1800)

It houses over 173 million books, making this the largest library in the world.

With a jaw-dropping (Italian-inspired) central rotunda and murals depicting the evolution of human thought.

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Jul 4

Art Deco built America.

Here are the most extraordinary wonders of this Golden Age...🧵

1. The American Radiator Building (1924)

2. The Chrysler Building, NYC (1930)

A stunning feat of engineering topped of with a 185-foot spire — it was hoisted up in just 90 minutes.

It has gargoyles on the 31st floor, symbolizing the great automotive age.

And on the 61st floor, you see the head of an eagle, modelled after Chrysler's car hood ornaments.

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Jun 27

Most castles in Europe were built to keep people out.

Now, they’re the very thing people travel continents to see.

Here are 17 surreal examples that look straight out of a fairytale... 🧵

1. Lichtenstein Castle, Germany (1842)

2. Marienburg Castle, Germany (1858)

King George V of Hanover gifted this castle to his wife, Queen Marie, as a birthday present.

Unlike many examples on this list, it was abandoned during the king's lifetime, in 1866, and the royal family went into exile.

3. Penrhyn Castle, Wales (1837)

It’s more of a neo-Norman mansion than a castle.

Built on the wealth of the slate industry, its interiors are as grand as its battlement — excessive but interesting.

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