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.
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
The scenic orthodox Church of St. George, iconic landmark in central Moscow, Russia
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 scenic Palace of Congress in the Eur District, Rome, Italy
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
Sculptural group on the corner of the Palau de la Musica Catalana, modernist Concert Hall and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Glass Interiors of Berlin Hauptbahnhof, main railway station of the german capital city
The Royal Albert Hall, in South Kensington, London, UK
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, iconic landmark in Moscow, Russia. It’s the tallest Orthodox Christian church in the world
The scenic cloister of San Francesco d’Assisi Church in Sorrento, Italy
Panoramic view of Palazzo Mezzanotte (in english: Midnight Palace), seat of the Italian stock exchange in Milan, Italy
Carpenter’s Hall, National Historic Landmark and part of Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Abandoned House in the Gold Mining Ghost Town of Bodie, State Historic Park in California, USA
The iconic Roman amphitheatre in Sant’Oronzo square, one of the most visited spots in Lecce, Salento, Apulia, 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
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
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.
Detail of the iconic Garbatella Bridge, modern architecture in Rome, Italy
Overwater bungalows in Moorea, French Polynesia
Exterior of Palau de la Musica Catalana, modernist Concert Hall in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Southern facade of the Opera House, iconic theatre and major landmark on the Promenade des Anglais, Nice, Cote d’Azur, France
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
Main Hall inside the scenic Library of Congress, Washington DC, USA
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
Scenic detail of neoclassical architecture in the EUR district, Rome, Italy
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
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 scenic Saint Isaac’s Cathedral, iconic landmark in St. Petersburg, Russia
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 Madonnina Statue on the roof of the iconic Milan Gothic Cathedral, Italy
The iconic bell tower of the Cathedral of Erice, Sicily, Italy
Scenic view of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, iconic landmark in St. Petersburg, Russia
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.
The ancient pool called Canopus, surrounded by greek sculptures in Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa), Tivoli, Italy
Facade of the scenic Sanremo Casino, Italy. The building is one of the main landmarks of the ligurian city
Modern skyscrapers in central Boston, USA
Walking in the centre of Comacchio, picturesque town with canals and bridges in the province of Ferrara, Italy
Somerset House, Victorian Architecture, Strand, London, UK
The Luxembourg Palace on a sunny day, Paris, France
BARCELONA – AUGUST 11: The scenic and essential architecture of the Olympic Park on Montjuic hill, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, on August 11, 2017
Lomonosov State University, iconic building and sightseeing in Moscow, Russia
View over Pushkinsky Pedestrian Bridge from Gorky Park in central Moscow, Russia
The iconic Prudential Tower in central Boston, 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
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
United States Capitol building, iconic home of the United States Congress, Washington DC, USA
View inside of the Pantheon’s dome in Rome, Italy. The famous opening at the top is called the Oculus
Scenic neoclassical architecture in the EUR district, Rome, Italy
The scenic Palace of Congress in the Eur District, Rome, 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
The iconic Milan Cathedral against a scenic cloudy sky, Italy
Ceiling of a classical temple with columns at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, USA
Lomonosov State University, iconic building and sightseeing in Moscow, Russia
The Royal Albert Hall, in South Kensington, London, UK
Bottom view of modern skyscrapers in business district of Manhattan, New York, USA. Concept for business, finance, real estate
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
Custom House Tower, iconic building in central Boston, USA
Battersea Power Station, iconic building and landmark facing the river Thames in London, England, UK
Roman ruins of Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa), Tivoli, Italy
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
Transamerica Pyramid, the most famous skyscraper and landmark in San Francisco, California, USA
Cloister of the Westminster Abbey, traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and British monarchs in London, UK
The iconic facade and colonnade of Kazan Cathedral, one of the main citysights 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.
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
Scenic view of the State Historical Museum and Marshal Zhukov statue, iconic landmark in central Moscow, Russia. Tilt-shift effect applied
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.
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
Bottom view of modern skyscrapers in business district of Manhattan, New York, USA. Concept for business, finance, real estate
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
Battersea Power Station, iconic building and landmark facing the river Thames in London, England, UK
Overwater Bungalows, Moorea, French Polynesia
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.
Altar inside the Pantheon, one of the main landmarks in Rome, Italy
View of Palazzo dei Priori, historical building in the city centre of Perugia, Italy
Scenic view of Gallipoli, Salento, Apulia, Italy
Aerial view with the ruins of the castle in Fiumefreddo Bruzio, small picturesque village in Province of Cosenza, Italy
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
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 iconic Garbatella Bridge, modern architecture in Rome, Italy
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
Facade of the Kunstkamera Museum, facing Winter Palace on the Neva River, iconic landmark of St. Petersburg, Russia
Columbus Tower, iconic landmark in San Francisco, California, USA
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
The iconic Smithsonian Castle along the National Mall in Washington DC, USA
Main entrance of the Swabian or Hohenstaufen Castle in the old town of Cosenza, Italy
Todai-ji Buddhist Temple, Nara, Japan
The iconic complex “Kremlin in Izmailovo” aka Izmailovskiy Kremlin, a cultural center in Moscow, Russia
Cloister of San Zeno Cathedral showing ornate arches and carvings, Verona, Italy
Aerial view with the ruins of the castle in Fiumefreddo Bruzio, small picturesque village in Province of Cosenza, Italy
Main entrance gate of the Gorky Park, one of the main citysights and landmark in Moscow, Russia
Umeda Sky Building, view from the ground, Osaka, Japan
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
Scenic neoclassical architecture in the EUR district at night. Rome, Italy
Temple Church, central London, UK
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.
The legendary Bolshoi Theatre, iconic landmark and sightseeing in Moscow, Russia
Modern skyscrapers in central Boston, USA
Bridge of the Sea, iconic example of modern architecture and landmark in Pescara, Italy
Philadelphia City Hall building, seat of government for the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Ancient window from the ruins of an old castle with beautiful view over the sea
Stone paved ancient medieval street in the town of Erice, Sicily, 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
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.
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
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
Cloister of San Zeno Cathedral showing ornate arches and carvings, Verona, Italy
Self-supporting spiral staircase in Alabama marble, inside the Supreme Court, Washington DC, USA
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
The scenic Diana Temple, classical monument located inside Villa Borghese, major gardens in central Rome, Italy
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 iconic medieval Cathedral of Erice, Sicily, Italy
Piazza del Campidoglio on the Capitoline Hill, City Hall of Rome, Italy
Hoover Dam and Colorado River at the border between Nevada and Arizona, USA
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
Colonnaded roadway viaduct made with masonry arcades in Park Guell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Hofkirche, iconic Dresden Cathedral, Germany
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
Bastion of the scenic Castello Orsini-Odescalchi, iconic landmark in Bracciano, Italy
Stone paved ancient medieval street in the town of Erice, Sicily, Italy
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
Cityscape with canal in Copenhagen, Denmark. Tilt–shift effect applied
Stone paved ancient medieval street in the town of Erice, Sicily, Italy
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, iconic landmark in Moscow, Russia. It’s the tallest Orthodox Christian church in the world
Scenic detail of neoclassical architecture in the EUR district, Rome, Italy
Facade of the State Duma, Parliament building of Russian Federation, landmark in central Moscow
Old windmill for salt production in Motya near Trapani, Sicily, Italy
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, one of the most visited museums in Washington DC, USA
Scenic view of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, iconic landmark in St. Petersburg, Russia
United States Capitol building, iconic home of the United States Congress, Washington DC, USA
The iconic complex “Kremlin in Izmailovo” aka Izmailovskiy Kremlin, a cultural center in Moscow, Russia
The iconic Altar of the Fatherland, scenic profile at sunset in Rome, Italy
Interior of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg, Russia
Stone paved ancient medieval street in the town of Erice, Sicily, Italy
The iconic facade and colonnade of Kazan Cathedral, one of the main citysights in St. Petersburg, Russia
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
Medieval window, gothic architecture in La Ribera district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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 – 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
Custom House Tower, iconic building in central Boston, USA
Colorful building in Villa Torlonia, famous public park in Rome, Italy
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
Roman ruins of the Great Baths in Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa), Tivoli, Italy
The scenic Saint Isaac’s Cathedral, iconic landmark in St. Petersburg, Russia
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
Walking in the centre of Comacchio, picturesque town with canals and bridges in the province of Ferrara, Italy
Facade of the Gothic Cathedral of Orvieto, Umbria, Italy
Interior of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg, Russia
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
Scenic facade of the gothic Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, aka Barcelona Cathedral, Catalonia, Spain
ROME – MARCH 12: Poste Italiane headquarters in the EUR district in Rome, March 12, 2016.
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
Scenic view of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, iconic landmark in St. Petersburg, Russia
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
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.
Bottom view of the Castello Orsini-Odescalchi, iconic landmark in Bracciano, 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.
John Hancock building, iconic landmark in Copley square, Boston, USA
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
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.
Scenic facade of the ancient Cosenza’s Cathedral, Italy. UNESCO World Heritage Site
Altar inside the Pantheon, one of the main landmarks 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)
Bridge of the Sea, iconic example of modern architecture and landmark in Pescara, Italy
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.
The ancient pool called Canopus, surrounded by greek sculptures in Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa), Tivoli, Italy
Facade of the Cathedral in the town of Salo, Lake Garda, Brescia, 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
Scenic fountain, iconic neoclassical architecture in the EUR district, Rome, Italy
The Royal Exchange Building in the financial district of London, UK
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
Roman ruins inside the Great Baths of Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa), Tivoli, Italy
Typical trulli buildings with conical roofs in Alberobello, Apulia, Italy
Panoramic view with the scenic facade of the gothic Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, aka Barcelona Cathedral, Catalonia, Spain
Facade of the Sanctuary of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, Catholic shrine in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
Tour Montparnasse, modern skyscraper in central Paris, France
Walking in the centre of Comacchio, picturesque town with canals and bridges in the province of Ferrara, Italy
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
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)
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
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
Scenic detail of neoclassical architecture in the EUR district, Rome, Italy
Triumphal Arch inside the iconic Villa d’Este, Tivoli, Italy
The iconic Garbatella Bridge, modern architecture in Rome, Italy
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.
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
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.