Architecture

A quiet Sicilian village is home to a cafe that had an important role in "The Godfather."

A 115-year-old restored German dining hall awaits those who venture beneath the Minnesota State Capitol.

An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.

This Gothic castle-like portal is a testament to the amazing craftsmanship of the navvies who built the railway tunnel.

A mysterious ruin shrouded in more folklore than fact.

It's rumored this unique Baltic beacon was designed by Gustave Eiffel himself.

There are two legends behind the origin of this unusually tall sanitary structure.

A storybook church made from a mesmerizing medley of multi-colored stones.

This eclectic sanctuary is a hodgepodge of various architectural styles, all crammed into one building.

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

The first version of this stalwart construction appeared around 3,000 years ago.

It may take some time to locate, but it's sure to warm even a heart of stone.

Dozens of striking Indian symbols cover the second-floor hallways of this rural courthouse.

One of Frank Lloyd Wright's greatest—and favorite—architectural masterpieces was almost lost.

Fast food feels like fine dining at this award-winning modern Georgian building.

Amazingly, this centuries-old wooden monastery is still standing today.