Islam is a religion of over 1.6 billion followers and some of the largest mosques in the world can accommodate hundreds of thousands if not millions of people. Places like the Haram in Saudi Arabia see millions of people throughout the mosque and area of the Haram (Sanctuary) during times such as Ramadan and the Hajj. So with some many devout … [Read more...]
Architecture Posts
25 Highest Bridges in the United States
There’s a feeling of awe looking down from these heights. The bridges, some of which span some incredible expanses are feats of engineering. They traverse canyons, rivers, and required some ingenuity to design and develop. The following list is the highest bridges in the United States. Some used to be among the highest in the world until more … [Read more...]
Photo Essay: Brutalist Architecture in Belgrade Serbia
I have always been fascinated by Brutalist Architecture. I don’t know what it is. Maybe the combination of form, function, and ideology that created something both ugly and beautiful. What is Brutalist Architecture? I know when I mention the term “brutalist architecture” it makes a lot of people wince at the idea. Like, what is that? The term … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: Hotel Lepenski Vir – Serbia
Have you got your accommodations for tonight? – Alexander Asked No not yet, we are thinking maybe to check out the hotel in town. – I replied Well there is only one hotel in town – he answered That makes sense, it is a very small town – I replied It does however have 500 rooms Wait…what? We sat there talking with Alexander … [Read more...]