World Central + Modern architecture pictures

Discover powerful ideas while exploring futuristic landscapes, diverse monuments and phenomenal Oscar Niemeyer constructions in Brazil’s dynamic Federal District. 

One of the elite few that can legitimately call itself a global city, London is rich in history, packed with places of interest and truly somewhere where there is a story to discover around almost every corner.

Walk or bike through native scrubland, visit the botanic gardens or stand on the lookout for spectacular views over the city skyline, river and bay.

At the heart of the bustling Dublin theatre scene you will find the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Officially the largest theatre in Ireland, its opening in 2010 heralded a new era for theatre – not just in Dublin, but across Ireland. For the first time, the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre allowed exceptional quality local and international theatrical productions to come to Ireland.

See everything from ballet to pop to Broadway shows in this impressive venue, which is an example of some of Kansas’ most distinctive architecture. 

In Indonesia’s central island discover ancient wonders and rich traditions, smoldering volcanoes and sprawling megacities, tapestries of rice paddies and the lively atmosphere of busy markets.

Take in the historic sights as you stroll through romantically lit cobblestone streets on your way to one of the many museums in this historic Flemish city.

Discover a compelling blend of modern culture and rich heritage in London’s financial heart.

Explore big-city attractions in Baltimore, Annapolis and Columbia, or discover forests, wineries and small-town charm throughout this region of Maryland.

Stretching from the mountains to the east coast, with one of Ireland\'s most exciting cities in between, this fascinating county is Ireland’s thriving cultural hub.

New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists.

Street markets and sparkling malls, parks, nightlife districts and museums await at this bustling boulevard, which is one of Thailand’s longest roads.

Experience the cultural diversity of in this mega city and visit religious buildings or practice your Portuguese with locals in nightclubs, before shopping at designer shops under the shadow of towering skyscrapers.

Few cities can match the good life of the \'Harbour City\', a city with more than a hundred beaches, brimming with youthful vitality. Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, has more than four million inhabitants and is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. As a relatively young city it has a contagious optimism and its tanned residents feel equally at home on their surfboard as in ballet.

View famous and eccentric contemporary visual art and sculptures at the home of the Spoonbridge and Cherry, a Minneapolis icon.

A gateway to the Scottish Highlands, this city is filled with ancient architecture, modern museums and blooming gardens.

This futuristic structure with a gleaming glass front is the city’s foremost venue for business conferences, concerts, theater performances and trade fairs. 

Enjoy some of the best views of the London skyline from this historic borough. One of the city\'s oldest neighborhoods is home to many of its top attractions. 

Visit the small city-state which has rich cultural attractions, grand buildings, vast shopping malls and delicious street food.

Engage with London’s politics in this innovative building that is shaped like a slanted egg made almost entirely of glass.

Explore the spacious rooms and gaze up at the twisting jigsaw terraces of a modern building that floats over a waterfall.

See everything from ballet to pop to Broadway shows in this impressive venue, which is an example of some of Kansas’ most distinctive architecture. 

Watch concerts, shop for fresh produce, investigate Roman ruins and enjoy fantastic views of the city at one of the largest wooden structures in the world.