Napier Museum is also known as the Government Art Museum, it is one of the oldest art and natural history museums. In the capital city of Kerala lies a gem…
Set amidst the lush gardens and mango orchards of Baroda, the Lakshmi Vilas Palace is one of the most impressive and historically significant royal residences of the Gaekwads, the Maratha…
Colonial architecture played a significant role in the establishment of British Calcutta, leaving a lasting impact on the city’s urban landscape and cultural heritage. The architectural style introduced by the…
What a work of Genius?! — This is how the famous British Architect and Conservator Donald Insall acclaimed this architectural splendour during his visit to Chennai (formerly Madras) in the…
Ajmer, one of India’s oldest established cities in the state of Rajasthan, was founded by Raja Ajaypal Chauhan of the Chauhan Dynasty. The architecture of this city reflects the endurance…
Bangladesh is a tiny, lush nation in South Asia, formally known as the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Dhaka, the nation’s capital and largest city, serves as the country’s political, financial,…
The Europeans started invading various countries across the globe by 1600 and captured numerous spots. These invasions led to the formation of colonies by colonists. Colonists often built buildings in…
Indo-Saracenic Architecture is an amalgamation of Indian traditional architecture and Indo-Islamic Architecture along with Neo-Gothic and Neo-Classical styles of 19th Century Britain. ‘Saracen’ means Muslim/Arabic-speaking people – this term was…
What started as a set-up in a few rooms above the Brighton Royal Pavilion is now a celebratory display of Brighton’s collectables over the years. Richard Owen established the Brighton…
Before we list the 10 well known Indo Saracenic Structures in Chennai, we should understand that during the colonial-era a majority of buildings in India built by the British drew…
Diversity is the heart of India, and its cultural influences a beautiful representation of it. The varying geographic conditions and philosophies in different regions across the country give rise to…
India is a very diverse country, and the architecture of India also follows suit. The architecture found in India ranges from ancient caves to modern-day skyscrapers. As India grows, the…