architecture AND buildings
This collection showcases a variety of iconic structures and landmarks from around the world, captured through my lens. From the towering skyscrapers of San Francisco, like the Transamerica Pyramid, to the historic wonders of Rome, such as the Pantheon, each image tells a unique story of design and culture. As you explore this gallery, you’ll immerse yourself in the diverse architectural expressions that shape cities and landscapes across the globe.
Facade of the Kunstkamera Museum, facing Winter Palace on the Neva River, iconic landmark of St. Petersburg, Russia
Sculptural group on the corner of the Palau de la Musica Catalana, modernist Concert Hall and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
NEW YORK CITY – MAY 27: New York Stock Exchange in Wall Street, New York City, USA, May 27, 2013. This is the world’s largest stock exchange by market capitalization of its listed companies. It’s also one of the major landmarks in New York and a worldwide icon of global capitalism
Scenic neoclassical architecture in the EUR district, Rome, Italy
Typical trulli buildings with conical roofs in Alberobello, Apulia, Italy
The iconic Milan Cathedral against a scenic cloudy sky, Italy
Colourful painted houses along the canal on the island of Burano, Venice, Italy. The island is a popular attraction for tourists due to its picturesque architecture
NEW YORK CITY – MAY 27: New York Stock Exchange in Wall Street, New York City, USA, May 27, 2013. This is the world’s largest stock exchange by market capitalization of its listed companies. It’s also one of the major landmarks in New York and a worldwide icon of global capitalism
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, iconic landmark in Moscow, Russia. It’s the tallest Orthodox Christian church in the world
Aerial view with the ruins of the castle in Fiumefreddo Bruzio, small picturesque village in Province of Cosenza, Italy
Ancient window from the ruins of an old castle with beautiful view over the sea
Interior of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg, Russia
Detail of the iconic Garbatella Bridge, modern architecture in Rome, Italy
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS – CIRCA MAY 2013: The Stata Center in Cambridge, USA, circa May 2013. Academic complex designed by architect F. Gehry for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
The scenic cloister of San Francesco d’Assisi Church in Sorrento, Italy
Scenic view of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, iconic landmark in St. Petersburg, Russia
Expiatory Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica located on the summit of Mount Tibidabo in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
NEW YORK – MAY 26: Aerial view of the iconic Empire State Building in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA, May 26, 2013. The Empire State Building is a 102-story landmark and American cultural icon in New York
The scenic orthodox Church of St. George, iconic landmark in central Moscow, Russia
Hofkirche, iconic Dresden Cathedral, Germany
NEW YORK CITY – MAY 26: The Flatiron Building, New York City, May 26, 2013. The Flatiron building, iconic landmark in Midtown Manhattan, is considered one of the first skyscrapers ever built. It was completed in 1902
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA – AUGUST 27: Jordan Staircase of the Winter Palace, one of the main highlights of the Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia on August 27, 2016
BARCELONA – AUGUST 11: Panoramic view of the Olympic stadium Lluis Companys in the Olympic Ring complex located on Montjuic hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, as seen on August 11, 2017
Walking in the centre of Comacchio, picturesque town with canals and bridges in the province of Ferrara, Italy
NEW YORK CITY – MAY 27: One World Trade Center aka Freedom Tower, in lower Manhattan, New York City, USA, May 27, 2013. It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, and the sixth-tallest in the world. Opened in 2013, replacing the original World Trade Center, which was completely destroyed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
The Royal Exchange Building in the financial district of London, UK
Custom House Tower, iconic building in central Boston, USA
Bridge of the Sea, iconic example of modern architecture and landmark in Pescara, Italy
Columbus Tower, iconic landmark in San Francisco, California, USA
Exterior of Palau de la Musica Catalana, modernist Concert Hall in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
The legendary Bolshoi Theatre, iconic landmark and sightseeing in Moscow, Russia
The iconic Smithsonian Castle along the National Mall in Washington DC, USA
The ancient pool called Canopus, surrounded by greek sculptures in Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa), Tivoli, Italy
LONDON – MAY 29: The Gherkin building (30 St Mary Axe) in London on May 29, 2015. Iconic landmark of London, this is one of the city’s most widely recognized examples of modern architecture.
Colorful building in Villa Torlonia, famous public park in Rome, Italy
Walking in the centre of Comacchio, picturesque town with canals and bridges in the province of Ferrara, Italy
LONDON – MAY 29: The Lloyd’s building, aka The Inside-Out Building, a futuristic steel giant in London on May 29, 2015.
MILAN – MARCH 30: Unicredit Tower complex, iconic skyscrapers which are part of a group of residential and business buildings in Piazza Gae Aulenti, Milan, Italy, as seen on March 30, 2018
Lomonosov State University, iconic building and sightseeing in Moscow, Russia
Lomonosov State University, iconic building and sightseeing in Moscow, Russia
Stone paved ancient medieval street in the town of Erice, Sicily, Italy
Southern facade of the Opera House, iconic theatre and major landmark on the Promenade des Anglais, Nice, Cote d’Azur, France
LONDON – MAY 29: The 20 Fenchurch Street aka Walkie Talkie building in London, May 29, 2015. The skyscraper is the fifth-tallest building in the City of London
Tour Montparnasse, modern skyscraper in central Paris, France
Scenic facade of the ancient Cosenza’s Cathedral, Italy. UNESCO World Heritage Site
Temple Church, central London, UK
The iconic facade and colonnade of Kazan Cathedral, one of the main citysights in St. Petersburg, Russia
Battersea Power Station, iconic building and landmark facing the river Thames in London, England, UK
Roman ruins of the Great Baths in Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa), Tivoli, Italy
Cloister of the Westminster Abbey, traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and British monarchs in London, UK
LONDON – MAY 29: The Shard, iconic skyscraper in London, on May 29, 2015. It was designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano and completed in 2013.
Facade of the scenic Sanremo Casino, Italy. The building is one of the main landmarks of the ligurian city
Abandoned House in the Gold Mining Ghost Town of Bodie, State Historic Park in California, USA
ROME – NOVEMBER 18: Panoramic view of Palazzo Montecitorio, iconic building in central Rome, Italy, November 18, 2018. It is the seat of the Italian Chamber of Deputies
The scenic Palace of Congress in the Eur District, Rome, Italy
Walking in the centre of Comacchio, picturesque town with canals and bridges in the province of Ferrara, Italy
BARCELONA – AUGUST 11: The scenic and essential architecture of the Olympic Park on Montjuic hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, on August 11, 2017
Aerial view with the ruins of the castle in Fiumefreddo Bruzio, small picturesque village in Province of Cosenza, Italy
LONDON – MAY 31: Main hall of the Kings Cross station in London, May 31, 2015. It is one of the main stations of the city, the modern renovation was designed by John McAslan
Detail of the iconic Garbatella Bridge, modern architecture in Rome, Italy
Hoover Dam and Colorado River at the border between Nevada and Arizona, USA
Panoramic view with the scenic facade of the gothic Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, aka Barcelona Cathedral, Catalonia, Spain
BARCELONA – AUGUST 11: Palau Sant Jordi (English: St. George’s Palace) is an indoor sporting arena in the Olympic Ring complex on Montjuic hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, as seen on August 11, 2017
United States Capitol building, iconic home of the United States Congress, Washington DC, USA
Roman ruins of Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa), Tivoli, Italy
The iconic Prudential Tower in central Boston, USA
ROME – MARCH 12: The Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, aka Square Colosseum, in Rome, March 12, 2016. The monument lies in the EUR financial district in Rome
Old windmill for salt production in Motya near Trapani, Sicily, Italy
Bottom view of modern skyscrapers in business district of Manhattan, New York, USA. Concept for business, finance, real estate
Scenic neoclassical architecture in the EUR district at night. Rome, Italy
ROME – MARCH 12: The Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, aka Square Colosseum, in Rome, March 12, 2016. The monument lies in the EUR financial district in Rome
Facade of the Gothic Cathedral of Orvieto, Umbria, Italy
Cloister of San Zeno Cathedral showing ornate arches and carvings, Verona, Italy
ROME – CIRCA OCTOBER 2012: Ponte della Musica, a modern bridge in the heart of Rome, circa October 2012 in Rome. Ponte della Musica was opened on May 2011
Colourful painted houses along the canal on the island of Burano, Venice, Italy. The island is a popular attraction for tourists due to its picturesque architecture
The ancient pool called Canopus, surrounded by greek sculptures in Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa), Tivoli, Italy
LONDON – MARCH 23: The Shard, iconic skyscraper in London, on March 23, 2013. It was designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano and completed in 2013.
Transamerica Pyramid, the most famous skyscraper and landmark in San Francisco, California, USA
NEW YORK CITY – CIRCA MAY 2013: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, aka The MET, in New York City, USA, circa May 2013. The Met is an absolute NYC landmark and the largest art museum in the United States.
Facade of the State Duma, Parliament building of Russian Federation, landmark in central Moscow
LONDON – MAY 29: The 20 Fenchurch Street aka Walkie Talkie building in London, May 29, 2015. The skyscraper is the fifth-tallest building in the City of London
The scenic Diana Temple, classical monument located inside Villa Borghese, major gardens in central Rome, Italy
Bottom view of the Castello Orsini-Odescalchi, iconic landmark in Bracciano, Italy
View over Pushkinsky Pedestrian Bridge from Gorky Park in central Moscow, Russia
ROME – CIRCA OCTOBER 2012: Ponte della Musica, a modern bridge in the heart of Rome, circa October 2012 in Rome. Ponte della Musica was opened on May 2011
ROME – MARCH 12: The Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, aka Square Colosseum, in Rome, March 12, 2016. The monument lies in the EUR financial district in Rome
Main entrance of the Swabian or Hohenstaufen Castle in the old town of Cosenza, Italy
Medieval window, gothic architecture in La Ribera district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Overwater Bungalows, Moorea, French Polynesia
The Madonnina Statue on the roof of the iconic Milan Gothic Cathedral, Italy
Umeda Sky Building, view from the ground, Osaka, Japan
Scenic detail of neoclassical architecture in the EUR district, Rome, Italy
Piazza del Campidoglio on the Capitoline Hill, City Hall of Rome, Italy
Main entrance gate of the Gorky Park, one of the main citysights and landmark in Moscow, Russia
BARCELONA – AUGUST 10: Interior of the gothic church of Santa Maria del Mar in the Ribera district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, on August 10, 2017
Colonnaded roadway viaduct made with masonry arcades in Park Guell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
ROME – MARCH 12: The Cloud, a new congress center under costruction in Rome, March 12, 2016. Designed by M. Fuksas, it is predicted to open in 2016.
LONDON – MAY 29: The 20 Fenchurch Street aka Walkie Talkie building in London, May 29, 2015. The skyscraper is the fifth-tallest building in the City of London
ROME – MARCH 12: Poste Italiane headquarters in the EUR district in Rome, March 12, 2016.
LONDON – MAY 29: The Gherkin building (30 St Mary Axe) in London on May 29, 2015. Iconic landmark of London, this is one of the city’s most widely recognized examples of modern architecture.
Bottom view of modern skyscrapers in business district of Manhattan, New York, USA. Concept for business, finance, real estate
John Hancock building, iconic landmark in Copley square, Boston, USA
LONDON – MAY 29: London City Hall Building, on May 29, 2015. It was designed by Norman Foster and opened in July 2002 as the headquarters of the Greater London Authority
Modern skyscrapers in central Boston, USA
Interior of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg, Russia
Todai-ji Buddhist Temple, Nara, Japan
The iconic facade and colonnade of Kazan Cathedral, one of the main citysights in St. Petersburg, Russia
The scenic Saint Isaac’s Cathedral, iconic landmark in St. Petersburg, Russia
Somerset House, Victorian Architecture, Strand, London, UK
LOS ANGELES, USA – AUGUST 26: The Beverly Wilshire Hotel on August 26, 2012. The Beverly Wilshire was one of the filming locations for the movie “Pretty Woman” (1990)
Ceiling of a classical temple with columns at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, USA
NEW YORK CITY – MAY 27: One World Trade Center aka Freedom Tower, in lower Manhattan, New York City, USA, May 27, 2013. It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, and the sixth-tallest in the world. Opened in 2013, replacing the original World Trade Center, which was completely destroyed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
Altar inside the Pantheon, one of the main landmarks in Rome, Italy
The iconic Garbatella Bridge, modern architecture in Rome, Italy
View of Palazzo dei Priori, historical building in the city centre of Perugia, Italy
Scenic detail of neoclassical architecture in the EUR district, Rome, Italy
The iconic bell tower of the Cathedral of Erice, Sicily, Italy
The scenic Palace of Congress in the Eur District, Rome, Italy
ROME – MARCH 12: The Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, aka Square Colosseum, in Rome, March 12, 2016. The monument lies in the EUR financial district in Rome
The Royal Albert Hall, in South Kensington, London, UK
Stone paved ancient medieval street in the town of Erice, Sicily, Italy
LONDON – MAY 28: Tourists in Trafalgar Square outside the National Gallery, May 28, 2015 in London. Founded in 1824, the National Gallery is one of the most visited museum in the world
NICE, FRANCE – AUGUST 16: Exterior view of Allianz Riviera Stade de Nice, Cote d’Azur, France, on August 16, 2019. The stadium hosts home matches of OGC Nice football club
Colourful painted houses along the canal on the island of Burano, Venice, Italy. The island is a popular attraction for tourists due to its picturesque architecture
Overwater bungalows in Moorea, French Polynesia
The iconic complex “Kremlin in Izmailovo” aka Izmailovskiy Kremlin, a cultural center in Moscow, Russia
Scenic view of the State Historical Museum and Marshal Zhukov statue, iconic landmark in central Moscow, Russia. Tilt-shift effect applied
ROME – MARCH 12: The Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, aka Square Colosseum, in Rome, March 12, 2016. The monument lies in the EUR financial district in Rome
The iconic complex “Kremlin in Izmailovo” aka Izmailovskiy Kremlin, a cultural center in Moscow, Russia
Scenic view of Gallipoli, Salento, Apulia, Italy
MILAN – MARCH 30: Unicredit Tower, iconic skyscraper which is part of a group of residential and business buildings in Piazza Gae Aulenti, Porta Nuova district, Milan, Italy, as seen on March 30, 2018
Cloister of San Zeno Cathedral showing ornate arches and carvings, Verona, Italy
Scenic view of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, iconic landmark in St. Petersburg, Russia
The iconic medieval Cathedral of Erice, Sicily, Italy
WASHINGTON, DC – CIRCA MAY 2013: The Watergate Complex in Washington DC, USA, circa May 2013. The complex is a group of five buildings in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, DC and it is best known for the Watergate Scandal of President Nixon.
NEW YORK – CIRCA MAY 2013: The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum of modern and contemporary art in New York, USA, circa May 2013. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright museum opened on October 21,1959.
NEW YORK CITY – MAY 27: The Beekman Tower, aka 8 Spruce Street or New York by Gehry, New York City, May 27, 2013. The tower is the second tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere
The Luxembourg Palace on a sunny day, Paris, France
Glass Interiors of Berlin Hauptbahnhof, main railway station of the german capital city
United States Capitol building, iconic home of the United States Congress, Washington DC, USA
Facade of the Cathedral in the town of Salo, Lake Garda, Brescia, Italy
Altar inside the Pantheon, one of the main landmarks in Rome, Italy
Stone paved ancient medieval street in the town of Erice, Sicily, Italy
Scenic detail of neoclassical architecture in the EUR district, Rome, Italy
Carpenter’s Hall, National Historic Landmark and part of Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
ROME – NOVEMBER 18: Panoramic view of Palazzo Chigi, iconic building in central Rome, Italy, November 18, 2018. It is the official residence of the Prime Minister of the Italian Republic
LONDON – MAY 29: The 20 Fenchurch Street aka Walkie Talkie building in London, May 29, 2015. The skyscraper is the fifth-tallest building in the City of London
Colourful painted houses along the canal on the island of Burano, Venice, Italy. The island is a popular attraction for tourists due to its picturesque architecture
Scenic facade of the gothic Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, aka Barcelona Cathedral, Catalonia, Spain
Bridge of the Sea, iconic example of modern architecture and landmark in Pescara, Italy
LONDON – MAY 29: The Gherkin building (30 St Mary Axe) in London on May 29, 2015. Iconic landmark of London, this is one of the city’s most widely recognized examples of modern architecture.
Roman ruins inside the Great Baths of Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa), Tivoli, Italy
Bastion of the scenic Castello Orsini-Odescalchi, iconic landmark in Bracciano, Italy
Walking in the centre of Comacchio, picturesque town with canals and bridges in the province of Ferrara, Italy
Battersea Power Station, iconic building and landmark facing the river Thames in London, England, UK
MILAN – MARCH 30: Unicredit Tower complex, iconic skyscrapers which are part of a group of residential and business buildings in Piazza Gae Aulenti, Milan, Italy, as seen on March 30, 2018
ROME – NOVEMBER 18: Facade of Palazzo Chigi, iconic building in central Rome, Italy, November 18, 2018. It is the official residence of the Prime Minister of the Italian Republic
The scenic Saint Isaac’s Cathedral, iconic landmark in St. Petersburg, Russia
Interior of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg, Russia
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, one of the most visited museums in Washington DC, USA
BARCELONA – AUGUST 8: Stained-glass skylight of Palau de la Musica Catalana, modernist Concert Hall designed by the architect Lluis Domenech i Montaner in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, August 8, 2017
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, iconic landmark in Moscow, Russia. It’s the tallest Orthodox Christian church in the world
Panoramic view of Palazzo Mezzanotte (in english: Midnight Palace), seat of the Italian stock exchange in Milan, Italy
LONDON – MAY 29: The Shard, iconic skyscraper in London, on May 29, 2015. It was designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano and completed in 2013.
Self-supporting spiral staircase in Alabama marble, inside the Supreme Court, Washington DC, USA
Facade of the Sanctuary of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, Catholic shrine in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
LONDON – MAY 31: Main hall of the Kings Cross station in London, May 31, 2015. It is one of the main stations of the city, the modern renovation was designed by John McAslan
The iconic Garbatella Bridge, modern architecture in Rome, Italy
Triumphal Arch inside the iconic Villa d’Este, Tivoli, Italy
The Royal Albert Hall, in South Kensington, London, UK
SANREMO, ITALY – AUGUST 18: Facade of the Cathedral of San Siro in Sanremo, Italy, as seen on August 18, 2019. The church is the most ancient religious building and a major landmark of the city
Cityscape with canal in Copenhagen, Denmark. Tilt–shift effect applied
Scenic view of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, iconic landmark in St. Petersburg, Russia
LONDON – MARCH 23: The Shard, iconic skyscraper in London, on March 23, 2013. It was designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano and completed in 2013.
Custom House Tower, iconic building in central Boston, USA
Modern skyscrapers in central Boston, USA
Colourful painted houses along the canal on the island of Burano, Venice, Italy. The island is a popular attraction for tourists due to its picturesque architecture
View inside of the Pantheon’s dome in Rome, Italy. The famous opening at the top is called the Oculus
Scenic fountain, iconic neoclassical architecture in the EUR district, Rome, Italy
BARCELONA – AUGUST 8: Interior of Palau de la Musica Catalana, modernist Concert Hall designed by the architect Lluis Domenech i Montaner in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, on August 8, 2017
The iconic Roman amphitheatre in Sant’Oronzo square, one of the most visited spots in Lecce, Salento, Apulia, Italy
LONDON – MAY 29: The Shard, iconic skyscraper in London, on May 29, 2015. It was designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano and completed in 2013.
BARCELONA – AUGUST 9: The Passion Facade of the Sagrada Familia, the most iconic landmark designed by Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, as seen on August 9, 2017. Cranes digitally removed
The iconic Altar of the Fatherland, scenic profile at sunset in Rome, Italy
Philadelphia City Hall building, seat of government for the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
NEW YORK – MAY 26: Aerial view of the MetLife and Chrysler buildings in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA, May 26, 2013. The MetLife Building and the Chrysler Building are 2 of the tallest skyscrapers, as well as 2 of the major landmarks, in New York City
Main Hall inside the scenic Library of Congress, Washington DC, USA
LONDON – MARCH 23: London City Hall Building, on March 23, 2013. It was designed by Norman Foster and opened in July 2002 as the headquarters of the Greater London Authority
Stone paved ancient medieval street in the town of Erice, Sicily, Italy