Belgium declared its independence in 1830, though its history stretches back much further. These 11 unique buildings provide snapshots of the country’s trajectory through time. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving (2016). Writers’ names appear in parentheses. 　　Cathedral of Our...

　　 　　 A church that looks like a grain silo. A spherical building that inspired the discovery of a molecule. Apartments arranged in a pyramid. These are some of the 11 architectural wonders you shouldn’t miss in Canada. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited...

　　 　　 The Taj Mahal may be India’s most iconic monument, but it’s just one of many of the country’s significant buildings. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Mark Irving (2016). Writers’ names appear in parentheses. 　　Balkrishna Doshi, the first Indian architect...

　　 　　 When you visit New York City, you’re following the footsteps of some of the world’s greatest architects. Make sure you don’t miss these prime examples of their work that, together, make the great city what it is today. 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these buildings first appeared in 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die,...

　　 　　Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Portuguese ships sailed past the Cape of Good Hope and what would become South Africa for the first time in 1488, but European settlements were not established until the 17th century. The British and Dutch, who were responsible for these settlements, arrived in a place that had been inhabited since the beginning of human existence and...

　　 　　Courtesy of the French Government Tourist OfficeAh, Paris the incomparable! For us it’s soaked in romance. Whether you’ve suddenly found yourself with travel brochures in your hand or you prefer to travel from your armchair, Paris is one of those cities with wide open arms. (Cue Maurice Chevalier singing “Paris sera toujours Paris” or Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong...

　　 　　Earlier versions of the descriptions of these churches first appeared in 1001 Amazing Places You Must See Before You Die, edited by Richard Cavendish (2016). Writers’ names appear in parentheses. 　　Northern Spain’s Burgos Cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Laid out in a Latin cross plan, the church is famous for...